Is Vision Zero achievable? Of course it is.
"Vision Zero has already been achieved in many European cities and even a few smaller American cities, including Hoboken New Jersey, which hasn't had a traffic death in seven years. Continuing to frame stories as if these facts are somehow an open question is a form of disinformation. And for the record, pedestrians in successful Vision Zero cities text, drink, and sometimes don't pay attention."
Media Critique: Vision Zero Was Achieved Years Ago, Just not Here - Streetsblog San Francisco
24 pedestrians killed in Delaware this year; planner suggests wearing reflective clothing
"Andaya said data shows the majority of pedestrian crashes and fatalities happen between dusk and dawn, and most people are wearing dark-colored clothing. She said it’s not enough to wear light-colored clothing; pedestrians should wear something reflective that alerts drivers earlier."
You do have to give drivers plenty of time to look up from their phones.
https://www.capegazette.com/article/deldot-prioritizes-pedestrian-safety/283482
Vision Zero Taskforce appointees and first meeting announced
"The Vision Zero Taskforce, dedicated to improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists across the city by reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries to zero."
There's just one person listed as a biker in the list, and they represent the "Recreational Cycling Community". They really need a "Commuting Cyclists" representative as well.
#Indianapolis #VisionZero #cycling
https://indianapolisrecorder.com/vision-zero-taskforce-appointees-and-first-meeting-announced/
Charlotte isn't reaching its goal of eliminating traffic deaths. Bad drivers aren't helping.
"Despite the city of Charlotte investing $10.5 million in traffic safety projects since 2018, more people died or were injured in crashes last year."
$2M a year doesn't seem like much for a city the size of Charlotte. The article details the three E's (Education, Enforcement, Engineering) though. I'd guess they need to do more on traffic calming.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/08/19/vision-zero-traffic-deaths-bad-driving
Indy is in a 'pedestrian safety crisis.' Can a Vision Zero traffic safety plan save lives?
"A Vision Zero plan has been on the table for nearly a decade. Now, several city-county council members plan to present a proposal in July and the city has sent out a request for proposals for a study that would examine how a Vision Zero plan could operate in Indy. "
#Indianapolis #UrbanPlanning #VisionZero
Indy is in a 'pedestrian safety crisis.' Can a Vision Zero traffic safety plan save lives?
A Nashville Vision Zero 15-member task force will convene for the first time on Jan. 30. I was interested in this quote from the article:
"Everyone wants to slow down cars, and the city knows how to do it."
I sure don't think everyone wants to slow down cars in my city!
