I recently sat down with the Thurgood Marshall Institute on their Justice Above All podcast to discuss a topic central to my Vision Zero work since I joined the organization nearly three years ago: the role of enforcement in traffic safety. This issue is both personal and strategic to me, not only as a Black […] The post Right-Sizing Enforcement: Why I See Vision Zero As More Than Just Preventing Traffic Deaths appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
Is your Vision Zero work being questioned by skeptics asking: “Is this worth it? We’re not closer to our goal after a few years.” One response may point to successful examples of communities that have reached their goals of safe streets for all. This includes Helsinki, a city of nearly 700,000 people, which succeeded in […] The post Celebrating Vision Zero Successes: Small Wins, Big Impact appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
Every year, communities across the world come together for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) to remember those killed and seriously injured in traffic crashes and to call for urgent action to address the preventable crisis of traffic violence. This year’s WDoR takes place on Sunday, November 16, 2025. We invite your […] The post Raise Voices, Not Speeds: Kicking Off World Day of Remembrance 2025 appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
We’re excited to recognize five more communities for their commitment to Vision Zero: Oak Park, IL; West Hollywood, CA; Hoboken, NJ; Santa Rosa, CA; and Stamford, CT. The Vision Zero Network Recognition Program uplifts U.S. communities that demonstrate how they are pairing strong, public Vision Zero commitments with effective and equitable strategies grounded in the […] The post Five Communities Added to Vision Zero Map — Is Yours Represented Yet? appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
Across the country, communities are investing in safer streets, slower speeds, and more people-centered transportation systems. From quick build traffic calming treatments at dangerous intersections to lowering speed limits on high-speed corridors to partnering with state agencies to tackle high-injury, state-owned roads — local leaders are showing that when and where we invest in safety, […] The post What’s Working for Safer Streets — and Where Cities Are Headed Next? appeared first ...| Vision Zero Network
If you want to see how policy can shape safer streets, just follow the work of Michael Kelley, the Policy Director for BikeWalk Kansas City (BikeWalkKC). In his role, he has been an instrumental figure behind the organization’s efforts to make walking, biking, rolling, and public transit safe and more accessible across the Kansas City […] The post People Behind the Progress: Michael Kelley’s Advocacy for Safe & Equitable Streets appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
How can we better innovate to identify and address dangerous driving behaviors—in upstream and holistic ways—before they result in crashes? That’s the question we explored in our recent webinar, Insights & Actions to Improve Driving Behaviors & Reduce Risks. Specifically, how telematics and mobile-based technology can be leveraged to better understand risky driving behaviors that […] The post Unlocking the Power of Telematics & Technology for Safe Streets appeared first on Vision Zero...| Vision Zero Network
Whether your community has 1,000 residents or 1 million and whether it’s urban or rural, you’re likely facing more traffic safety challenges than you have staff, funding or capacity to address. No community has unlimited time or resources, so it’s critical to be strategic about how to stretch limited resources — whether that’s funding, staffing, […] The post Making the Most of Vision Zero with a Holistic Approach to Prioritization appeared first on Vision Zero Network.| Vision Zero Network
In our recent Vision Zero 101 webinar, we provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of Vision Zero, highlights opportunities to integrate public health principles, shares strategies to institutionalize equity priorities, and uplifts practical examples of robust interventions that have shown to be successful in communities of all sizes across the country.| Vision Zero Network
Advancing Vision Zero, Shifting the Paradigm for Safe Mobility The quest for improving roadway safety in the U.S. is a challenge that demands a major collective effort beyond mere dedication, hard work or even more money. And it will take more than declaring commitments to Vision Zero. It will take a real change to the […]| Vision Zero Network