Vision Zero
Basics
London Sets Out to Eliminate Traffic Deaths by 2041
London has reduced traffic deaths nearly 50 percent in the last decade, but Mayor Sadiq Khan isn't satisfied.
July 26, 2018
Are American Cities Making Progress on Traffic Safety?
In several cities, traffic fatalities fell much more sharply last year than in the nation as a whole. But it's too soon to draw conclusions.
February 28, 2018
Is Your City Committed to Vision Zero, or Just Paying Lip Service?
For mayors, declaring a commitment to safer streets is the easy part. Following through with meaningful policies to rapidly reduce traffic injuries and deaths is another matter.
December 20, 2017
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Just Unveiled Her Blueprint to Fast-Track People-Friendly Streets
Nashville is known as the home of the country music industry -- and a fast-growing region of car-centric sprawl. But local leaders realize they can't accommodate more growth with an outdated, cars-first approach, so Mayor Megan Barry released an action plan yesterday that lays out an ambitious agenda to improve conditions for walking, bicycling, and transit.
May 25, 2017
Edmonton Traffic Safety PSAs Blame Jaywalkers, But Stats Tell a Different Story
Chris Nelson used Edmonton's own motor vehicle collision data to make a chart showing who -- or, more often, what -- is on the receiving end when Edmonton motorists crash their cars. It quickly dispels any rationale for focusing on jaywalking.
May 11, 2017
Earl Blumenauer Introduces Vision Zero Bill in House
U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer has introduced legislation in the House that would help cities establish Vision Zero policies aimed at eliminating traffic deaths, reports Jonathan Maus at Bike Portland. “Something has to change," Blumenauer said. "We have to do better and finally treat this public health crisis."
March 2, 2017
Boston Has Yet to Deliver on Big Promises to Eliminate Traffic Deaths
Local advocates say the lack of action to fix dangerous Beacon Street is emblematic of Walsh's timid approach to the problem.
January 20, 2017
Cities Want to Save Lives With Lower Speed Limits, But States Stand in the Way
Many cities want to prevent traffic deaths by designing and managing streets so drivers travel at safe speeds. But first they have to overcome state laws that obstruct local action.
December 22, 2016
Seattle City Council Approves 20 MPH Speed Limit on Residential Streets
20 is plenty for Seattle.
September 27, 2016
Seattle Moves to Lower Neighborhood Speed Limits to 20 MPH
Seattle is getting serious about reducing the threat of lethal motor vehicle speeds.
September 14, 2016