NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 10, 2026San Diego
Encinitas Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission hears public calls for road safety improvements
Advocates and the family of a deceased pedestrian are urging the Encinitas Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission to adopt a 'Vision Zero' strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities. The city is currently considering renaming the intersection where the fatality occurred to increase safety awareness.
Read the full story at NBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsWhy It Matters
The city's response to these requests will determine whether Encinitas adopts formal traffic-calming policies and infrastructure changes to address a local rate of one pedestrian fatality every 8.5 months.
Key Facts
- Encinitas has experienced one pedestrian fatality on its streets every 8.5 months over the last decade.
- The Encinitas Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission is considering renaming the intersection where Emery Chalekian was killed to promote safety awareness.
- Advocates are formally requesting that the city adopt a 'Vision Zero' strategy to eliminate traffic deaths.
- John Chalekian and the group Safe Streets Encinitas are actively lobbying the commission for physical road changes to slow traffic.
- More than a dozen members of the public provided testimony at the Monday commission meeting.
Who's Mentioned
personJohn Chalekian“Father of Emery Chalekian advocating for road safety”personEmery Chalekian“12-year-old girl killed while crossing Encinitas Boulevard”organizationEncinitas Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission“Local commission hearing public testimony on traffic safety”organizationNBC San Diego“Original news outlet for the report”organizationSafe Streets Encinitas“Advocacy group formed following the death of Emery Chalekian”locationEncinitas Boulevard“Site of the fatal pedestrian accident”