Tiffany Smith

May 12, 2023 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News

When it comes to advancing Vision Zero, data is crucial to set goals and strategies and measure progress to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries. One key step is identifying your community’s High Injury Network (HIN) to show where the high numbers of traffic deaths and serious injuries are occurring. This should also help set …

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May 2, 2023 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News

In developing a Vision Zero Action Plan, the process can be just as important as the product. That’s because moving from commitment to action takes more than words, or even good ideas, written into a plan. Progress takes building buy-in for changing the status quo and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders who understand and …

From Planning to Practice: The Role of Collaboration in Vision Zero Planning Read More »

March 29, 2023 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News, Webinars

What is the Safe System approach and why is it so important to a successful Vision Zero planning effort? These are the questions we asked roadway safety practitioners in our March 23rd webinar, Building a Safe System Foundation for Your Plan.  We talked to Vision Zero leaders from Tacoma, WA; Philadelphia; and Denver Regional Council …

Building a Strong Safe System Foundation: Examples from Vision Zero Action Plans Read More »

March 27, 2023 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News

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 …

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March 8, 2023 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News, Webinars

Overview of Key Steps & Strategies With unacceptably high numbers of roadway deaths and new federal funding dedicated to Vision Zero planning and implementation, now is the time to ensure your community is building a strong, actionable foundation for safe mobility, including using effective and equitable strategies.   Whether yours is one of the 450+ communities …

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November 22, 2022 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN Families for Safe Streets, News

From Boise to Boston, Durham to Denver, Omaha to Orlando, communities across North America mobilized for Safe Streets to Save Lives, as part of annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, November 20, 2022. A record number of communities across the U.S. — more than 60 — and hundreds more worldwide …

World Day of Remembrance Draws Record Numbers & Calls for Change Read More »

November 10, 2022 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News, Webinars

Too often, severe traffic crashes are seen as distinct tragedies that happen independently of each other. However, the reality is that these tragedies share common traits, are predictable, and can be prevented. The traffic deaths and serious injuries we hear about every day are largely the results of the current systems that normalize crashes and …

Build In Safety With the Safe System Approach: Examples from U.S. Communities Read More »

September 26, 2022 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN Families for Safe Streets, News

Join us November 20, 2022 to Push for Safe Streets to Save Lives Recent Updates: Submit the details of your event to us by October 20th so that we can help amplify your message. We have also prepared a range of resources and trainings to assist you in your advocacy efforts. For more information or …

Step Up Urgency for Safe Streets: World Day of Remembrance Read More »

August 25, 2022 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News

So you know that Vision Zero – a fundamental shift in how we approach roadway safety – takes strong leadership, a willingness to change the status quo, and a focus on equitable and effective safety strategies. Of course, money helps too. You’re in luck! The new Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) federal grants …

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August 22, 2022 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News

Remember. Support. Act. Please join us for the annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, November 20, 2022. This is your chance to remember those lost and injured in crashes and to bring extra urgency to your advocacy for change. This year’s event is especially timely, as the number of people …

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