New York City made international headlines earlier this year when traffic fatalities hit the lowest levels in more than a century. Five years into NYC’s adoption of Vision Zero, the statistic was heralded as a sign of Vision Zero progress in the nation’s earliest adopting city. Even as overall traffic fatalities decrease in some communities […]
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 […]
Vision Zero Growing in the South
If you look at our map of Vision Zero communities, you’ll notice a lot clustered around the east and west coasts in mostly urban communities. This has fostered a misimpression that Vision Zero is a big-city-only approach limited to the “usual suspects.” But, increasingly, more and more communities in southern states including Georgia, Florida, North […]
Telematics as a Vision Zero Tool
Vision Zero’s focus to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries entails all parts of the roadway system prioritizing safety. Municipal fleets of vehicles are an important part of this equation, whether they’re used to shovel snow, respond to fires and emergencies or allow city employees to drive on official business. Measuring the operation of these […]
Introducing Evan Mancini, Vision Zero Network Intern
This summer, the Vision Zero Network is pleased to welcome Evan Mancini as an intern on our team. A resident of Queens, New York, Evan recently graduated from McGill University where he studied Urban Systems and Political Science. Transportation issues have been a key focus for Evan since high school, as he has worked with […]
Linking Transportation & Health Systems: Pioneering Collaborative is Model for Vision Zero
Access to comprehensive and accurate data is critical to Vision Zero success. Addressing the public health crisis of nearly 40,000 preventable traffic fatalities annually in this country requires a comprehensive understanding of the who, what, where, when and why of this tragic toll. While data collected from police reports helps answer some questions, it doesn’t […]
Transforming Pain into Power: Philadelphia Launches a Families for Safe Streets Effort
Each day, the efforts of advocates – like those of us at the Vision Zero Network and others working to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries – consist largely of routine phone calls, meetings, various communications and ongoing strategizing for change. But for the members of Families for Safe Streets, nothing is routine about their […]
Centering Community in the Public Engagement Process
Meaningful public engagement can make or break a worthy campaign, including any Vision Zero effort. Yet, it’s one area that can often be shortchanged of time, attention and resources. In our latest webinar, Meaningful Community Engagement to Advance Vision Zero, we learn from leaders in the field about strong engagement strategies that prioritize equity and […]
Vision Zero 101: From Fundamentals to Action
What is Vision Zero? How does it differ from the traditional approach to traffic safety? From coast to coast, more than 40 communities across the country have committed to Vision Zero. And, many more are still learning about this relatively new approach to safe mobility. If you’re still unfamiliar with Vision Zero, or want to […]
Denver Displays Serious Safety Measures in Playful Way
Drivers Urged to “Slow the Funk Down” Sometimes, the element of surprise can be a tool for safety. That’s what advocates in Denver, Colorado are proving as they send safety messages to drivers using playfulness, creativity…and some beach balls. WalkDenver is thinking outside of the box to encourage drivers to slow down on local streets. […]