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U.S. Fails to Engage on Global Road Safety Commitments

Response from the Vision Zero Network Just Added: Join us April 2, 2020 for a 1-hour webinar as road safety leaders share their key takeaways on how the U.S. can benefit from this global road safety movement.  It is deeply troubling to read the U.S. statement and refusal to support the recently developed Stockholm Declaration […]

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Acting to End Traffic Violence: World Day of Remembrance is Sunday, Nov. 17th

As many Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving later this month, thousands of others are planning events throughout the county and around the globe to remember those who have been lost in traffic violence that often could have been prevented. On Sunday, November 17, events — both big and small — will be held in honor […]

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Vision Zero in London: A Healthy Streets Approach to Vision Zero

While the Vision Zero Network is focused on advancing efforts in the U.S., we are always excited to look abroad for inspiration and guidance. In our webinar, Vision Zero in London: Reducing Road Danger By Encouraging Active, Sustainable Modes, our colleagues from Transport for London (TfL), which runs the day-to-day operation of London’s public transport […]

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United Nations Launches New Initiative to Reduce Road Crashes

When discussing Vision Zero, we often note the grim statistic of 40,000 annual traffic fatalities in the US. But, on a global scale, a startling 1.35 million people die in traffic crashes each year, according to the World Health Organization. The United Nations (U.N.) is stepping up its attention to this worldwide crisis, including road […]

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World Day of Remembrance is One Month Away – Take the Pledge

Photo source: worlddayofremembrance.org Thailand, WDR 2016 In one month—Sunday November 18, 2018– people around the world will unite in remembrance of those who have been killed or injured by vehicles on our roadways. In communities from Austin, Texas to those in Thailand, family members and friends, advocates, government and elected officials and NGO partners will […]