What Works
August 5, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News, Webinars
Is your Vision Zero work being questioned by skeptics asking: “Is this worth it? We’re not closer to our goal after a few years.” One response may point to successful examples of communities that have reached their goals of safe streets for all. This includes Helsinki, a city of nearly 700,000 people, which succeeded in […]
June 4, 2025 • BY Tiffany Smith • IN News
Across the country, communities are investing in safer streets, slower speeds, and more people-centered transportation systems. From quick build traffic calming treatments at dangerous intersections to lowering speed limits on high-speed corridors to partnering with state agencies to tackle high-injury, state-owned roads — local leaders are showing that when and where we invest in safety, […]
It can be easy to feel discouraged about Vision Zero progress as traffic deaths and severe injuries remain astronomically high in the U.S. But there are reasons for optimism. Vision Zero efforts, though relatively new and primarily locally led, face significant national challenges. Cultural norms and legacy infrastructure complicate progress. More people are driving at […]
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