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 […]
Webinar recap: Rethinking Speed Management for Safety
What is one critical strategy to advancing Vision Zero that is often forgotten or ignored? The answer is clear: managing speed for safety. Data and experience show it. As does a compelling new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), which we are pleased to feature in our latest webinar “Rethinking Speed […]
Webinar Recap: Core Elements Build Confidence in Solid Vision Zero Efforts
If you’re looking for a benchmark to measure the quality and substance of Vision Zero policies and approaches in your community, spend some time reading through our Core Elements for Vision Zero Communities and watching our Core Elements webinar, co-hosted with the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). The 10 Core Elements identify the most impactful […]
Webinar recap: Safety & Systems for Vision Zero–Putting Theory Into Practice
Safe Systems is a key difference between Vision Zero and a traditional approach to traffic safety. Yet, we acknowledge that a “systems-based approach” can sound like esoteric jargon that does not translate easily to action or motivation for those on the ground working to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries in their communities. In this December […]
Cities Can Look to Boston, IIHS for Inspiration to Reduce Speed Limits
We are seeing a growing number of local communities recognize that their speed limits are set too high, sending the wrong message and encouraging less-than-safe behaviors. And fortunately, more and more of these communities are stepping up to attempt to change their speed limits to prioritize safety over speed. But, we know the process is […]
Webinar Recap: Investments in transit are investments in traffic safety
Investments in transit are investments in traffic safety – that was a key takeaway from our most recent webinar, “Aligning Public Transit & Vision Zero for Better Communities.” While each presenter approached the topic from a different perspective – data analysis, city planning, transit operations, advocacy – there is unanimity that improving public transit and […]
Webinar Recap: “Safest Driver” Programs – Lessons from Boston, Seattle & San Antonio
How do you catch the attention of people driving in order to not just talk about safety but actually motivate safe driving? We were pleased to be joined recently by city officials in Boston, Seattle, and San Antonio, as well as Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), to learn about one promising strategy. In our September 28th […]
Public Transit: An Undervalued, Effective Vision Zero Strategy
New Analysis Shows Need for Greater Collaboration It is clear to most that advancing Vision Zero requires making improvements to roadways and managing speed, but one of the less-acknowledged strategies toward safety is boosting our public transit systems, according to a new analysis released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Metro areas can cut […]
Upcoming Vision Zero Network Webinars
“Safest Driver” Programs: Lessons from Boston, Seattle, and San Antonio September 27, 1:00pm Pacific, 4:00pmEST (1-hour) How do you catch the attention of drivers and not just talk about safety but actually motivate safer driving….all in just a few months? Join us for a Vision Zero Network webinar to learn from city officials in Boston, […]
Webinar Recap: Safe Systems — What Does it Mean for Vision Zero?
When discussing traffic safety, the lives so deeply impacted by injuries and fatalities can sometimes be minimized in technical and scientific jargon. Discussions about “level-of-service” for drivers or standards for traffic control devices tend to ignore the emotional and societal toll of 40,000 lives lost to traffic fatalities each year in the U.S. Fortunately, the […]