Vision Zero Action Plan
September 1, 2026 • BY Reetu Pethani • IN News
WARNING: Your community’s Vision Zero Plan is likely missing an important component: Improving vehicle safety. But it’s not too late to add (or strengthen) it. Many people assume that improving vehicle safety is out of locals’ control, but that’s not the case. Local and state agencies can influence the safety of vehicles on their streets […]
August 6, 2026 • BY Reetu Pethani • IN News, Webinars
Many agencies are taking encouraging, early steps to adopt the Safe System approach. What comes next, though, is even more important to make meaningful and lasting Vision Zero progress: institutionalizing Safe Systems, so that safety is the default, not the exception, in all plans, policies and practices going forward. This was the emphasis of our […]
June 1, 2026 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
Across the country, communities continue to step up their road safety work, starting with strong, people-centered plans. We’re excited to welcome three more to our official Vision Zero Network communities map: Jacksonville, Florida; Tigard, Oregon; and Indianapolis, Indiana. The Vision Zero Network Recognition Program uplifts U.S. communities that have made Vision Zero commitments backed by […]
June 1, 2026 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
As Vision Zero and the Safe System approach gain momentum across the country, it is important to remember that Vision Zero is more than a slogan or a one-time policy commitment. It is a fundamental re-thinking of how we approach roadway safety. This includes acknowledging where the status quo approach is falling short and how […]
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 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 […]
June 30, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
We’re excited to recognize five more communities for their commitment to Vision Zero: Oak Park, IL; West Hollywood, CA; Hoboken, NJ; Santa Rosa, CA; and Stamford, CT. The Vision Zero Network Recognition Program uplifts U.S. communities that demonstrate how they are pairing strong, public Vision Zero commitments with effective and equitable strategies grounded in the […]
April 24, 2025 • BY Leah Shahum • IN News
A new round of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding has been announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) with a deadline of June 26, 2025 (5:00 PM EDT). We’re pleased to share that it remains a promising opportunity for local, regional and Tribal communities to invest in meaningful roadway safety improvements. Watch […]
April 1, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News, Webinars
According to analysis by the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. ranks WORST – dead last – amongst 28 other high-income nations they assessed. And while these numbers might be disheartening they show that the U.S. has immense potential to improve traffic safety. We can save lives because we have the tools, knowledge, and inspiration […]
April 1, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
We’re excited to share news that another round of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding is open for submissions with a deadline of June 26, 2025. This popular federal grant program supports local, regional and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. This is an important and exciting opportunity to invest […]
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