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. […]
Guest Post: The Power of a Polite Note
Achieving a goal of zero traffic deaths and severe injuries, known as Vision Zero, is life-saving work. Much of the work requires big changes: revamping institutional culture, addressing systemic inequities and shifting public perceptions. To do this, we draft policies, launch programs, build coalitions, write reports, testify and protest. With every crash we redouble our […]
Webinar Recap: Measuring Vision Zero from the Outside
Effective advocacy requires keeping our elected leaders accountable to the vision and goals they set for our communities. With Vision Zero taking hold in more than 40 U.S. communities, advocates on the ground have a big task in helping to ensure their local leaders are holding true to the goals and timelines adopted to ensure […]
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Webinar Recap: Creating and Sustaining a Strong Task Force
One of the most important factors that promising Vision Zero cities have in common is a commitment to a strong and active multi-agency task force to oversee their work and track progress (and challenges). Because Vision Zero tackles interconnected systems affecting mobility – transportation, law enforcement, policy, health, technology, communication – communities need to ensure […]
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 […]