09/29/2026
The difference between talking about Vision Zero and making it work comes down to consistent action. 🚦🎯
Vision Zero does not work because of a single policy, project, or technology. It works when cities combine several proven safety strategies, apply them where the risk is greatest, and continue improving them over time.
Across the U.S., communities are seeing results from a mix of practical changes, including:
🔸Lower speed limits supported by safer street design
🔸Safer crossings, pedestrian islands, curb extensions, and intersection daylighting
🔸Road diets, protected bicycle lanes, and narrower travel lanes
🔸Signal timing improvements and Leading Pedestrian Intervals
🔸Speed safety cameras where permitted
🔸Quick build projects focused on High Injury Networks
🔸Consistent measurement, evaluation, and expansion of successful treatments
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. A lower speed limit has more impact when the street itself encourages slower driving. A new crossing is safer when visibility, turning speeds, signal timing, and pedestrian needs are all considered. A quick-build project becomes more valuable when the city measures the results and uses that information to guide the next improvement.
We are also learning what slows progress. Education alone cannot overcome a road designed for speed. A Vision Zero resolution without funding or accountability will not fix a dangerous intersection. A successful pilot that is never expanded will only protect a small part of the community.
Small changes matter, but they should not remain small forever. The goal is to use each success as a building block for a safer transportation system.
Continue following our campaign as we examine roadway behavior and why safer choices still require safer systems.
