Vision Zero
Basics
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
Vision Zero Fail: Austin PD Wants to Ban People From Lingering By Busy Roads
The Austin Police Department doesn't seem to understand what Vision Zero is about. Instead of making roads safer by enforcing pedestrians' right of way or ticketing speeders, police are proposing to ban people from standing by dangerous, high-speed roads.
February 26, 2016
10 Cities Chosen to Help Model Vision Zero Policy in the U.S.
What is Vision Zero? Simply put, it's a recognition that traffic fatalities are preventable, and a commitment to ensure that no one is killed in traffic. Cities that adopt Vision Zero set out to end traffic deaths within a specific time frame.
January 27, 2016
What Will It Take for Houston to Eliminate Traffic Deaths?
In 2014, 227 people were killed in traffic collisions in Houston. Per capita, that means the city's streets are more than three times as deadly as New York City's.
January 20, 2016
Texas DOT Isn’t Learning From Its Horrific Road Fatalities Calendar
This calendar is published by the Texas Department of Transportation as part of its traffic safety efforts. It shows how many fatal collisions and traffic deaths happened every day of the year. On average, someone is killed every two and a half hours on Texas streets, and someone is injured every two minutes, according to TxDOT [PDF].
January 8, 2016
The Movement to Eliminate Traffic Deaths Gains Strength in Texas Cities
Texas cities are some of the most dangerous places in the U.S. to walk or bike -- or drive, for that matter.
September 24, 2015