The debate over lower speed limits sounds familiar: “It’ll slow traffic, hurt business!” Bologna, Italy, heard the same pushback U.S. cities face. Reality check: crashes down, lives saved. Safety isn’t European or American – it’s universal. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Registration is now open for the TrailNation Conference! 🚴‍♀️🌿 Join hundreds of leaders, planners & advocates building trail networks that connect people + places nationwide. Register by Oct 10 here: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...

​Next week (Sept. 29 – Oct. 5) is Week Without Driving. The campaign highlights how transportation access is deeply connected to economic stability, housing, public health, and social equity. Learn more at weekwithoutdriving.org.

Join us on Oct 23 for a webinar w/ Ecopia AI on “Mapping What Matters for Pedestrian Safety.” Learn how new mapping tools + precise data on sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes & more can help communities make the case for safe streets. Register here: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...

New resource alert! VZN & Toole Design have published “Safer Vehicles in Cities" resource: A must-read for local #VisionZero leaders who can make their fleets safer and lead by example in their communities. Check it out & share with your teams: visionzeronetwork.org/safer-vehicles-safer-streets/

Honored to present at last week's MIT Mobility Initiative Forum. (Recording: mmi.mit.edu/forum) What do YOU think: Why is America’s transportation system failing to deliver safe, livable streets? How does car-first engineering undermine community safety? Share your ideas!

@ghsahq.bsky.social 's The Intersection podcast brought together Jonathan Nelson & our own Leah Shahum for a thoughtful exchange on traffic-safety strategies - from ISA to the role of enforcement – sometimes agreeing, sometimes not. Check it out: youtube.com/watch?v=R3RNN3ROGXI&feature=youtu.be

Vehicle safety isn’t just a federal responsibility – it’s a local need too. There's still time to register to join us TODAY at 12pm ET / 9am PT to learn how your community can pilot Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) to manage speeds and save lives. visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...

Some think oversight of vehicle safety is only a federal issue. Fewer know what can be done locally. Join us Sept 16 to learn how your community can use Intelligent Speed Assistance to keep vehicles within safe limits. Register here: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...

There's still time to register TODAY to join the MIT Mobility Forum and transportation leaders Wes Marshall and Chuck Marohn and our own Leah Shahum for a candid discussion on how practical, Safe System-based strategies can help turn the tide. Register here: mit.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

From outdated standards to car-first culture, U.S. road design has left communities less safe + less livable. It doesn’t have to be this way. Tomorrow you'll hear from Wes Marshall, Chuck Marohn & Leah Shahum on building safer streets. Register today 👉 mit.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#SafeSpeedsSaveLifes. Intelligent Speed Assistance makes it possible. Learn how this tech can curb dangerous speeds and support #VisionZero goals. Sept 16th webinar – open to local leaders & advocates. Register here: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...

Outdated standards & car-first streets have made U.S. roads less safe and livable. It doesn’t have to be this way. Join Wes Marshall, Chuck Marohn & Leah Shahum on Sept 12 as they debunk myths & share proven strategies for safer streets. Register: mit.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Why are U.S. streets getting more dangerous while other countries make safety gains? Join the MIT Mobility Forum for a discussion exploring the hidden costs of car-first streets & how we can prioritize safe mobility over speed. Register: mit.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

U.S. cities are turning to Dutch-style protected intersections to make streets safer for people walking and biking. Communities like Fremont, CA saw a sharp drop in crashes after implementing football-shaped corner islands and tighter turns. Learn more: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Want to get inspired to spark real change for safe streets? 🚸 In our latest People Behind the Progress, we highlight Zoe Scott of Bike Walk Knoxville, who organizes safety tours that contextualize safety needs for elected officials. Read about Zoe's work: visionzeronetwork.org/people-behin...

Skeptics may ask: “Is Vision Zero worth it?” The answer is yes—when communities invest in safe street design, we see real, measurable results. Have you worked on a project in the past 5 years that saw measurable results. We’d love to hear it. Share your story here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Local governments have more tools to curb dangerous speeding than many realize and Intelligent Speed Assistance is one of them. Join us on 9/16 to see how cities are leveraging ISA: from piloting the technology in municipal fleets to addressing super speeders: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...

In our September 2025 e-News issue, we invite you to share your VZ success stories with us; uplift how communities can leverage Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) & more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp/visionzerone...

Are you ready to stand up for Safe Speeds? 🚦 Join the next World Day of Remembrance organizer call on Sept 10 (1–2pm ET / 10–11am PT). Get tools + ideas to host a WDoR event in your community on Nov 16. Together, we can demand safe streets with safe speeds: wdor-usa.org/organizer-fo...

“The problem with the 85% rule is it creates a feedback loop… People speed, and then speed limits get raised to match that speed.” 🚦Read more about why it's time to rethink speed limits: apnews.com/article/spee...

Want to stay up to date on all things Vision Zero? Subscribe to our monthly e-News for insights, tools, and resources, including webinars, blogs, and more: visionzeronetwork.org/get-involved/

Big win for safe streets in San Diego! The City is lowering speed limits on 11 high-injury corridors as a part of the #VisionZero strategy. Thanks to AB43 that gives CA cities new authority to lower speed limits for safety. #SafeSpeedsSaveLives www.cbs8.com/article/news...

For ~1/3 of our community incl. people with disabilities, youth, elders and low-income families, daily travel means #nodriving. Join the #WeekWithoutDriving to understand the barriers #nondrivers experience daily. Visit weekwithoutdriving.org to learn more about the initiative from Sep 29-Oct 5.

At Crime Commission meeting, @visionzeronet.bsky.social discusses promoting equity in speed camera programs, including issuing a warning for first offenses, using flat fines or reduced-fines for low-income drivers, directing generated funds towards safety programs, monitoring the program.

Small, low-cost, & life-saving, speed humps reduce speeds and crashes. Check out this new piece by @davidzipper.bsky.social - must-read on why the simplest solutions often work best: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

When safe streets meet emergency response, tension can arise, but solutions exist! Join UC Berkeley’s Zachary Lamb to explore how cities balance Vision Zero with fire dept concerns through design, collaboration, and prevention. Register now: unm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Kentucky communities built partnerships & designed projects to make state-owned roads safer for everyone 🚴🏻🚶🏻‍♂️👩🏽‍🦽 Read about the processes, lessons, & outcomes of the #CompleteStreets Leadership Academy in @SmartGrowthUSA’s new report ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

Punitive traffic stops aren’t the answer. Tiffany Smith shares how a Safe System approach to enforcement is the key to advancing safe AND equitable streets. Check out her takeaways here: visionzeronetwork.org/reimagining-...

Are you planning or considering a World Day of Remembrance (Nov. 16) event in your community? Join the national planning call this Wed, Aug. 13 to learn more and connect with peers across the country. RSVP: wdor-usa.org/organizer-fo...

Nearly 2/3 of traffic deaths in metro areas happen on state-owned roads. But change is possible! From Ohio to Washington, check out our blog to learn how states are taking action to redesign dangerous corridors: visionzeronetwork.org/who-owns-the...

If #VisionZero progress feeling slow, look a little closer to see that real change is happening in small but important ways. In our recent webinar, we highlight how small, targeted changes—are adding up to real results. Check out our recap for key takeaways: visionzeronetwork.org/small-wins-b...

In our August 2025 e-News issue, we kick off planning for WDoR 2025, celebrate small but impactful Vision Zero successes, and highlight how communities are focusing on their most dangerous roadways. Check it out: mailchi.mp/visionzerone...

Helsinki just hit a major milestone—0 traffic deaths in 2023! This success is thanks to lower speed limits, safe street designs, increased pedestrian/bike infrastructure, coupled with speed cameras. Learn more how they achieved it: www.politico.eu/article/hels...

🚗🇨🇦 A new study shows that strong road safety policies have played a key role in keeping Canada on track for reducing traffic fatalities, highlighting the importance of proactive safety measures in saving lives. Read more: www.iihs.org/news/detail/...

Great to see our supporter EcopiaAI collaborate w/ Pima Association of Governments. See how they use high-precision data in the Greater Tucson region to inform active transportation plans and bike/pedestrian route accessibility & safety. See more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/797a...

New opportunity in Fort Lauderdale! Lead the Vision Zero Plan update and help implement the Sidewalk Master Plan in one of the first U.S. cities to commit to Vision Zero. A great chance to build on their early progress and work. Learn more & apply: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fort...

For many, getting around without driving is a daily challenge, not a choice. From Sept 29 - Oct 5, people are ditching the driver’s seat to understand how communities serve (or fail) those who walk, roll, bike, carpool & take transit. Learn more about how to participate: weekwithoutdriving.org

Exciting job opportunity in Fort Lauderdale! Join a team building on Florida's earliest Vision Zero commitment to update the Vision Zero Plan & implement the Sidewalk Master Plan. Learn more & apply: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fort...

New study shows giving pedestrians a 7–11 second head start at NYC intersections reduces injuries by 33%, with a 65% drop in fatal crashes during daylight. A simple, effective #VisionZero strategy. Check out the results: phys.org/news/2025-07...

Governor Murphy's new law strengthens requirements for driver education & testing on safely and responsibly sharing the roads with pedestrians and cyclists. Big thanks to advocates like, Sangeeta Badlani, from FSSNJ for their tireless work in making this happen! www.nj.gov/governor/new...

Join @americawalks.bsky.social for #WeekWithoutDriving from Sept 29-Oct 5. This initiative sheds light on the daily #transportation barriers faced by nearly 1/3 of Americans - incl. those w/ disabilities seniors & low-income individuals. Learn how you can participate at weekwithoutdriving.org.

@visionzeronet.bsky.social 's Tiffany Smith joined @legaldefensefund.bsky.social for a discussion on how we can & should reimagine the role of enforcement in a way that prioritizes the most effective AND equitable safety strategies. Watch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JGj...

Small steps, big impact! Join us July 29 at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a webinar on how communities are making real progress toward #SafeStreets with proven, often under-the-radar strategies. Register now: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...

Safety Science 101, co-produced by @fam4safestreets.bsky.social & Jessie Singer, breaks down how we can end traffic violence using the Safe System Approach. Join a 7/15 strategy session 7pm ET / 4pm PT: secure.everyaction.com/0nOT3velUkaO... 10pm ET / 7pm PT: secure.everyaction.com/V2om--nJL0mv...

Big win for safer streets! Washington just became the first state to legalize “shared streets” — slowing cars to 10 mph, removing jaywalking laws, and clearing the way for more walk/bike-friendly improvements. A national model in the making. Learn more: ssti.us/2025/06/10/w...

Mark your calendars: Nov 16 is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Join us Aug 13 as we kick off national organizing for #WDoR2025 with @itcouldbeme.bsky.social , @fam4safestreets.bsky.social & @roadtozero.bsky.social Learn more: visionzeronetwork.org/raise-voices...

Walkability is in — but how do we fund it? Join @americawalks TOMORROW at 11am PT for a convo on the changing mobility funding landscape with experts Martha Roskowski & Rebecca Delphia (AARP). Learn more & register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#CompleteStreets are a shift to prioritizing people over speed and safety over status quo. @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social report uplifts communities that are raising the bar with policies that make it safer & easier for everyone to travel. Read more ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/signature-re...

Want to kickstart or grow your campus bike program? Join @YouthBikeCouncil on July 14 at 11:30am ET for a convo with Tatiana from Georgia Tech, sharing real-world lessons from a successful, student-run bike shop. Perfect for students, organizers & advocates!