San Antonio’s Transportation Department plans to recognize lives lost to traffic violence during World Day of Remembrance this weekend, as local fatal traffic crashes top 100.

The World Day of Remembrance, a United Nations initiative, takes place on the third Sunday of November.

Yellow lights will shine on City Hall on Sunday to recognize victims of traffic crashes, a city news release said.

“The yellow light represents a candle flame, lit to memorialize the victims and their families to road violence,” said Cat Hernandez, director of San Antonio’s Transportation Department.

San Antonio’s Vision Zero (VZSA) program aims to reduce traffic fatalities on roads throughout the city. Similar initiatives have been adopted across the United States.

The city established its Vision Zero program

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