Kathleen Ferrier
September 25, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News, Webinars
How is Vision Zero working to bring safe mobility for all? What actions are cities taking to enact Vision Zero? This video reviews core principles of Vision Zero and highlights the city of Fremont, California where city leaders have re-evaluated projects and programs through a Vision Zero lens and demonstrated success in a short period […]
September 18, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News
Fremont, California, an early-adopter to Vision Zero in the U.S., has a lot in common with other Vision Zero cities, but it’s not the population. It’s a medium-sized, Silicon Valley city - population of 230,000 – with a relatively small budget. Yet, leadership in this city has re-evaluated projects and programs through a Vision Zero lens and demonstrated success in a short period of time.
September 14, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News, Webinars
A Discussion with the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB released a landmark study in August 2017 underscoring the deadly problem of speed in the U.S. and urging action to save lives. The study serves as a wake-up call for government at all levels, as it identifies a dangerous lack of attention and action toward a […]
September 6, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News, Case Studies
A Case Study on Prioritizing Interdepartmental Coordination & Accountability Vision Zero infrastructure and policy changes don't just happen in a vacuum. It all starts with internal commitment, leadership and clear accountability to prioritize safety. Our new case study shares in-depth tips on the importance of planning and coordinating among diverse stakeholders to ensure successful actions, measure […]
August 15, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News
Vision Zero Cities Urge Action, Allowing Greater Local Control Over Speed The National Transportation Safety Board released a study today underscoring the deadly problem of speed in the U.S. and urging action to save lives. The study calls the problem of speed underestimated and under-appreciated, and explicitly emphasizes the need for reform of outdated practices and policies, […]
July 25, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News, Safety Over Speed
Vision Zero cities laud call for action to save 10,000 lives annually We commend the work of the National Transportation Safety Board in issuing recommendations to dramatically reduce speed-related deaths and injuries and urgently raise public understanding of the deadly toll this under-addressed problem is taking nationwide. Read the full press release from Vision Zero Network […]
July 11, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News
The success of Vision Zero hinges on creating safe travel for all. This entails involving people who use our streets, sidewalks, and bikeways and, particularly, those who are most impacted by safety problems. While Vision Zero encourages cities to make the most of data to prioritize resources and win support to address the most urgent […]
June 15, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News, Case Studies
As we look to measure the progress of Vision Zero, we realize that we cannot wait to only count the progress on the long-term goal of reducing traffic deaths, but also in the progress made on individual projects and programs aimed toward safety. Cities such as Seattle, Washington and New York City, highlighted in this story, are showing success in their project-focused efforts. That is, after one year of project implementation, they are demonstrating reductions in vehicle speeds, crashes, serious injuries, and traffic deaths.
June 8, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News
Learn about the key principles of Vision Zero and consider whether this approach may be a fit for your community. Check out this recording of a Vision Zero 101 webinar we hosted in June. If you’re already active in Vision Zero and want to introduce key partners to the concept, this is also recommended.
June 6, 2017 • BY Kathleen Ferrier • IN News
Last month, we were excited to join hundreds of Vision Zero leaders in New York City for the third annual Vision Zero Cities conference, hosted by Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets. It was an especially exciting time for me to attend my first event as a new addition to the Vision Zero Network […]
Newsletter Sign Up