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Get Recognized for Your Commitment to Vision Zero

Is your community ready to be recognized for its Vision Zero commitment and actions? Our recently updated Vision Zero Network Recognition Program is open for submissions. 

This is an opportunity to be part of a growing movement of U.S. communities developing strong Vision Zero plans and taking meaningful steps to adopt a Safe System approach to road safety for all. Read more below about the benefits and process to be considered. 

Note: There is no cost to apply or participate.

Why Seek Recognition?


The benefits to communities recognized by Vision Zero Network include the following:

  • Public Recognition: Your city will be featured on the official, national Vision Zero Network map, showcasing its commitment to Vision Zero and a Safe System approach to safe mobility for all road users.
  • Peer Learning & Networking: Connect with Vision Zero peers via a national network of Vision Zero leaders. Tap into opportunities to share and hear about best practices, lessons learned and experiences from others around the country. This includes being part of an invite-only Vision Zero Cities listserv where participants can ask questions, share opportunities and learn from their fellow practitioners.
  • Resources & Support: Gain access to valuable tools and materials to support and strengthen your Vision Zero initiatives.


What's Required to Attain Recognition?

The Vision Zero Network recognizes Vision Zero communities who are taking demonstrable and significant actions to advance the principles of Vision Zero to ensure safe mobility for all people. The questionnaire, linked below, covers the core components of a strong Vision Zero commitment. At a high-level, this includes the following:

  • Setting a clear target year of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries among all road users within an explicit timeframe (i.e. 10 years)
  • Public commitment from the Mayor (or top elected official) setting the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries among all road users with a set period of time (i.e. 10 years) and directing staff to prioritize this work
  • Active engagement from key leaders of city agencies (Transportation, Public Health, Mayor’s Office, etc.)
  • A Vision Zero Task Force that includes relevant public agencies, community stakeholders and other key partners who meet regularly to lead and assess progress

  • A Vision Zero Action Plan that is data-driven, equitable and grounded in the Safe System Approach and includes the following components:
  • Identifying and mapping the High Injury Network (HIN)
  • Emphasizing speed management strategies, including designing complete streets, redesigning streets to match the function and context of the road, setting safe speed limits, and leveraging safe speed technology
  • Integrating community input & feedback, specifically the lived experiences of those most impacted by crashes
  • Acting to recognize and address disparities in safety risks, such as directing safety investments based on demonstrated need and risk, rather than solely on requests or complaints
  • Ensuring ongoing accountability, transparency and evaluation

Please note: These minimum requirements are only the baseline needed to apply for recognition — meeting them does not guarantee that your community will be recognized. To better understand what we’re looking for in a strong application, we encourage you to review the planning & strategies assessment in full.

Please note: We do not review state- or regional-level plans at this time. Community-based advocates interested in Vision Zero recognition for their city should forward this opportunity to share public agency partners.

Not sure if you meet the criteria? We recommend reviewing the questionnaire fully before starting to assess. If you have questions, contact us at info@visionzeronetwork.org — and to help us spot your message quickly, please include "Recognition Question" in the subject line. 

*Before submitting, please make sure your community meets the minimum requirements checklist (outlined above) and has reviewed all relevant Vision Zero resources (linked below) to assess your readiness before submitting.


Recognition Timeline & Process


Only communities that meet the minimum requirements should apply for recognition. This includes having a Vision Zero Action Plan, a formal public commitment (e.g., resolution or executive order by the Mayor, City Council, or equivalent), a target year, and a Task Force. Submissions will only be accepted from public agency staff actively working on a local community's Vision Zero efforts.

In 2026, we will accept recognition program submission during two windows of time:

  • First Round: February 4 - March 31 (Notification by end of May)
  • Second Round: August 20 - September 30 (Notification by the end of the year)


How to Apply: A Two Step Process

For those interested in being recognized by Vision Zero Network, follow the steps below. This process helps us assess your Vision Zero commitment and gather baseline data to measure progress over time.

Step 1: Prepare Your Submission

  1. Review the Program Snapshot Form to familiarize yourself with the required information.
  2. Review & download the Planning & Strategies Assessment

Step 2: Submit Your Application

  1. Complete the downloaded Planning & Strategies Assessment
  2. Fill out the Program Snapshot Form
  3. Attach your completed Planning & Strategies Assessment when prompted in the Program Snapshot Form
  4. Submit your completed Program Snapshot Form (with the attached Assessment) by the March 31 or September 30 deadline.
Access the Planning & Strategies Assessment
Access the Program Snapshot Form


Resources to Aid Your Submission

We highly recommend checking out the resources below, to understand how and why Vision Zero is different from the traditional approach to traffic safety. Below are links, grouped by topic areas highlighted in the recognition form describing core elements of a comprehensive commitment to Vision Zero. 


General Overview of Vision Zero: 


Vision Zero Commitment


Vision Zero Action Plan Approach


Collaboration and Leadership in Vision Zero


High Injury Network & Safety Analysis


Speed Management


Income and Racial Equity


Transparency, Evaluation, and Accountability

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