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February 3, 2026 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News, Webinars
As Vision Zero and the Safe System approach gain attention and support across the nation, it is important to remember that Vision Zero commitments need to be far more than just words or catchy taglines. This work is ambitious and challenging. And it is achievable. To move from commitment to action and to progress will […]
February 3, 2026 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
Over the past decade, Vision Zero Network has been honored to support thousands of people in hundreds of communities to strengthen their road safety work. One of the most important and appreciated ways has been through Vision Zero Network’s more than 100 webinars, featuring leaders and change-makers sharing their experiences, ideas and inspiration. As part […]
January 9, 2026 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
When and where communities implement proven road safety strategies, they see results. From Columbus to Orlando to Milwaukee, Vision Zero communities across the nation are showing what’s possible when they prioritize Safety over Speed – see more examples. We can build on this growing body of evidence by doubling-down on what works and scaling up […]
For too long, the work of saving lives on our roads has been divided by jurisdiction. Cities often carry the vision — and urgency — for safer streets, but not always the authority to deliver them. States control many of the most dangerous roadways, along with the funding, policies, and standards that shape how those […]
December 9, 2025 • BY Leah Shahum • IN News
As I wrote in this Streetsblog USA article (November 28, 2025), some headlines suggest that Vision Zero is falling short in the U.S., but a closer look at what’s happening in Vision Zero cities tells a different – and more encouraging – story. Case in point: Austin, Texas released an impressive 10-year report acknowledging that […]
December 9, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
After a decade of reviewing Vision Zero Action Plans, some elements stand out as exemplary. In this third installment of our Top 10 anniversary series , find out which factors we consider most important in building a strong foundation in order to shift to a safety-first, Safe System-grounded approach to road safety. These build on […]
November 18, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
More than 75 communities in 30 states and Washington, D.C. joined a global call for change on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR). On November 16, 2025, people in small towns and major cities organized activities including marches, rallies, candlelight vigils, bike rides, stirring speeches and moving visual tributes as ways to […]
November 6, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
A decade into Vision Zero in the United States, it’s natural to ask: Is it working? The answer is complicated. Nationally, traffic deaths increased by 30% between 2014 and 2022, with especially high spikes during the Covid years. Pedestrian deaths in the US reached a 41-year high in 2022 and is the highest among 28 […]
November 5, 2025 • BY Leah Shahum • IN News, Webinars
Many communities lack reliable, up-to-date information about essential elements of their transportation systems, preventing them from making the case for safety improvements. We learned how the State of Rhode Island and other communities are leveraging mapping technologies to address this problem, particularly to improve pedestrian safety. Watch our recording of the October 23, 2025 webinar […]
November 4, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
Across the country, communities continue to step up their road safety work, often leading with ambitious, Safe System-centered plans. We’re thrilled to recognize five such communities and add them to our official Vision Zero communities map. Welcome to Deerfield Beach, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Oklahoma City, OK; Vista, CA; and Tacoma, WA. The Vision Zero Network […]
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