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The Vision Zero Network is a collaborative campaign helping communities reach their goal of Vision Zero -- eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries visionzeronetwork.org

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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 55m
"Safe System isn't primarily a transportation project; it's really an organizational change project." Catch our #SafeSystem Success Stories recap w/ IIHS on how Santa Rosa, Arlington & MnDOT went from principles to practice: shorturl.at/IVQdA
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Safe System Success Stories: Examples On The Ground
We’re encouraged to see more communities evolving their early-stage Vision Zero 1.0 work to a more in-depth, systemic approach that focuses on upstream road safety solutions and institutionalizing cha...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This week's #SafeSystem Success Story: Cleveland is using speed tables to bring driving speeds down, rather than depending solely on police enforcement. A 2022 pilot cut average speeds nearly 8 mph which is now expanded to 100+ locations citywide! Learn how they scaled up: tinyurl.com/3yxy6ymu
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Last chance to register for tomorrow's #SafeSystem Success Stories webinar! Curious how agencies turn Safe System principles into real-world action? Hear from Santa Rosa, Arlington & MnDOT on scaling proven safety treatments and systemwide safety policies. Register here: tinyurl.com/yf6wkf6a
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What an insightful session learning from Oakland and Minneapolis on how they're rightsizing traffic enforcement! Part 2 of our 3-part City Steps series laid out why more enforcement isn't always safer enforcement! Missed it? Read our recap: shorturl.at/jqkia
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We're excited to be part of a back-to-school #SafetyOverSpeed conversation w/ @INRIX Wednesday, 9/2/26. We'll delve into the best strategies & innovations shaping speed management today. Join us: inrix.com/learn/back-t...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New #SafeSystem Success Story: Montgomery Co, MD developed a predictive, systemwide analysis tool to identify where crash risk exists across the network, rather than relying solely on past crash history. Learn more about this upstream approach here: tinyurl.com/5dvkuzd4 @iihs-hldi.bsky.social
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Wonder how advocates build strong relationships with agency staff to advance safety? Join our Vision Zero Advocates Peer Exchange Oct 7, featuring Bike/Walk Central Florida's Best Foot Forward program. 🕐 10am PT / 1pm ET Mark your calendars and register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Encouraged to see #SafeSystem Success Stories at the state level too? See how Georgia DOT uses network screening & near-miss data to proactively deploy safety countermeasures. This is upstream injury prevention. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3mehbu4m
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Thrilled to announce @TYLin as a 2026 Vision Zero Network sponsor! We love their mix of big-picture systems perspective on street safety and nitty-gritty detail, including Ann Arbor 's Vision Zero Action Plan: shorturl.at/a4fmo Learn more about TYLin's impressive Vision Zero work: shorturl.at/nBYV2
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our first #WDoR2026 national call drew a record number of organizers, and we're just getting started! Mark your calendars and join us for the next call on September 9, where we'll dive into shaping advocacy asks for this year's theme - #SafetyNotSpeed Register here: tinyurl.com/3stm2eau
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This is the time to apply for Vision Zero Network's Recognition Program: a chance to assess your community's work and join our national map. Deadline for this round is Sept. 30. Learn more: visionzeronetwork.org/resources/vi...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Missed yesterday's discussion about how cities are assessing & rightsizing their traffic enforcement strategies to be more effective, cost-efficient & equitable? Watch for a summary & recording next week. For now, sharing a few highlights. See full report: visionzeronetwork.org/right-sizing...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Still time to join us today (10amPT/1pmET) to learn how cities are assessing & rightsizing the role of traffic enforcement in #VisionZero #SafeSystems: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Interested in #SafeSystem Success Stories? Santa Rosa, CA is institutionalizing serious injury & fatality prevention by expanding beyond project‑by‑project fixes to embedding Safe System principles in capital planning, street design & development review: iihs.org/media/333478...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Is your community using the most effective, cost-efficient & equitable traffic enforcement strategies for safe everyday mobility? Join our Aug 18 webinar to hear about Minneapolis & Oakland CA's experiences Rightsizing the Role of Traffic Enforcement shorturl.at/n4L7G
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Somerville, MA is proving we *can* improve road safety using existing strategies to redesign streets, set speeds & work w/ community members to prioritize #SafetyOverSpeed --> 50% fewer serious injury crashes last year. Read more: csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Join us tomorrow (Aug 12 10amPT/1pmET) to learn how to plan a World Day of Remembrance #WDoR2026 event (Nov15, 2026, wdor-usa.org) to remember those killed, injured in crashes and to advocate for safe streets. Tomorrow's call: secure.everyaction.com/W_U-72VW50Cr... @familiesforsafestreets.org
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Is your community's #VisionZero work stalled? Maybe it's time to move beyond VZ-101 to the next level: Institutionalizing the Safe Systems Approach in all your work. Read more: (1) visionzeronetwork.org/making-road-... (2) visionzeronetwork.org/safe-system-...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Just released -- August 2026 Vision Zero e-News, including: Making Safety the Default; New Success Stories; Upcoming Webinars & More. Check it out: lnkd.in/dY98AcdK (& subscribe if you're not already on our monthly e-news list: lnkd.in/gdR-6n5e)
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Let this sink in. If we'd used the proven road safety tools that peer nations have been using, we could have prevented 500,000+ traffic deaths and millions more severe injuries. We can do better. We know what works: visionzeronetwork.org/we-know-what...
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We Know What Works:A Compilation of Vision Zero Successes
We know change is hard and usually slower than we wish, but these real-world examples – coming from communities of all shapes and sizes across the country – offer real inspiration and practical lesson...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Is your community taking the right steps to prevent traffic fatalities & severe injuries? Consider applying to Vision Zero Network's Recognition Program to assess the work for safe & equitable mobility. New round: August 20-Sept 30. Learn more, incl. how to join #VisionZero map: sl1nk.com/jfm0zg6
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"This is no act of God. Road traffic deaths are preventable thru strengthening of public transit, improvement of trauma care, adoption of existing technology & esp thoughtful road design,which can be as cheap & simple as narrowing lanes to reduce speeds" US vote against road safety shorturl.at/hxnsl
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Last 2 days to register for our webinar w/ Fehr&Peers: Institutionalizing the Safe System Approach: Strategies for Local Action Hear how Georgia, Portland & Montgomery Co. are embedding #VisionZero principles into their policies & practices. Register here: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Reminder that *we know what works* to improve road safety. Communities are taking steps toward safer streets, sidewalks & bikeways. See exs of (small but significant) #VisionZero basics: visionzeronetwork.org/we-know-what... And more on institutionalizing what works: www.iihs.org/30x30/safe-s...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Wonder how to embed #VisionZero principles into long-term policies? Into land use work? Achieve committed funding ? Join us July 30 to discuss the next steps in #VisionZero progress: Institutionalizing the Safe System Approach: Strategies for Local Action. visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Thank you @walksf.org for this excellent summary of most excellent news for CA communities eager to prioritize #SafetyOverSpeed, esp near school areas. Check it out: bit.ly/4pBNBTa
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Expanded school zones and lower speed limits are a win for kids and neighborhoods - Walk San Francisco
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
In case you missed this month's #VisionZero e-newsletter, find out about upcoming webinars on emerging road safety best practices, VZN team changes & upcoming kick-off for #WDoR2026
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Leadership matters: While @mayor.nyc.gov works to speed up bus & bike lanes by 33% in the nation's biggest city to improve safe, affordable transport (tinyurl.com/4du3tbd6), the federal transportation agency is erasing online information about proven traffic safety measures (tinyurl.com/nhkc9cyf).
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Mamdani's Charter Panel Wants to Speed Up Bike and Bus Lanes by 33% - Streetsblog New York City
The mayor's Commission on Government Efficiency says its ballot proposal will streamline street safety projects.
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A must-read for road safety champions working for meaningful, lasting improvements. These new Safe System Success Stories share how states & municipalities can take a proactive approach to make safety fundamental to transportation decisionmaking: lnkd.in/eehqUHFK
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
You won't want to miss this July 30 event to help your #VisionZero work = meaningful & lasting. Hear success stories in institutionalizing the @SafeSystem approach, incl State of Georgia; Montgomery County, MD and Portland, OR. Learn more & register: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
"We need an Ozempic for cars." We agree! Find out how Britain is dealing w/ a similar super-sizing of cars as in the US, endangering lives. Kudos to Paris mayor for introducing weight-based parking surcharges. This & other measures need to be acted on. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian Wolmar
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Please join us in thanking two departing Vision Zero Network staffers, Tiffany Joyce Smith & Kate Fefelova, for their tremendous contributions & commitment to the cause. We'll miss them dearly and we're grateful to them beyond words. (1/2)
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Quick builds are often a starting point for longer-term changes. Don't discount them as a potential gateway to more robust & comprehensive safety & mobility upgrades.
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
VZN's Tiffany Smith joined the Public Health On Call podcast from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to discuss the role of traffic enforcement in road safety and the value of a proactive approach to preventing crashes. Check it out!
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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 29/06/2026
When it comes to cycling, the Dutch succeed because we don't see it as a cost—we see it as an investment. One that delivers returns across healthcare, climate, public space, local economies and quality of life. If we want better cities, we need better business cases: dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/bl...
A series of photographs of cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands that includes bike lanes and bike parking in cities large and small.A series of photographs of cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands that includes bike lanes and bike parking in cities large and small.A series of photographs of cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands that includes bike lanes and bike parking in cities large and small.A series of photographs of cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands that includes bike lanes and bike parking in cities large and small.
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Do you work in local or regional roadway safety advocacy? Join us on July 1 for an informal discussion on right-sizing traffic enforcement, navigating the federal funding landscape, and supporting local #VisionZero champions. Email info@visionzeronetwork.org for more information.
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Wide-scale safety progress is slow but zoom in on what's happening street by street, and the bright spots are impossible to ignore. We've rounded up what's working, what should scale, and why now is the time to double down in our what works page. Check it out: visionzeronetwork.org/we-know-what...
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We Know What Works:A Compilation of Vision Zero Successes
We know change is hard and usually slower than we wish, but these real-world examples – coming from communities of all shapes and sizes across the country – offer real inspiration and practical lesson...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Join us TOMORROW (June 24, 1–2 PM ET) as we explore findings from our new report with @aclu.org and the Policing Project at @nyulaw.bsky.social Learn how safe systems approaches to enforcement are more effective, cost-efficient & equitable. Register now: visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Today we celebrate freedom and reflect on the ongoing work toward justice and equity — including making sure everyone can move safely and freely through their communities. Wishing you a meaningful day!
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Check out the Top 10 Takeaways from our new Right-Sizing Traffic Enforcement Report -- brief, pithy & relevant to make #VisionZero work effective, equitable & cost-efficient: visionzeronetwork.org/top-10-takea...
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Top 10 Takeaways From Our New Right-Sizing Traffic Enforcement Report | Vision Zero Network
Over the past decade, Vision Zero Network's stance on enforcement has evolved. We have listened to and learned from many of our partners leading important work in the criminal justice space, who have ...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We commend the life-saving work of @Fam4SafeStreets & @amylcohen. Pls take time to read her Op-Ed in @thehill about an easy, commonsense solution that can save thousands of lives each year: thehill.com/opinion/tech... Is your state acting or still allowing these preventable traffic deaths?
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Speeding killed 11,288 Americans last year. We have the tool to stop it.
Intelligent Speed Assistance works, as pilot programs have demonstrated.
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Reminder that we know what works to improve safe mobility in our communities (visionzeronetwork.org/we-know-what...) & that political will is possible. Thank you @JerseyCity Mayor James @SolomonforJC for showing us! #VisionZero advocates: Share w/ YOUR Mayor ⤵️ usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/28/o...
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OPINION: Where Cities are Investing, Vision Zero is Working  — Streetsblog USA
As the Vision Zero Network turns 10, it's time to look at what works and what is achievable (a lot!).
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We're looking for examples of how state agencies can effectively support Vision Zero implementation and scaling. Beyond managing state-owned roads, what strategies, partnerships, resources, or policies have you seen work well at the state level? Share your examples with us!
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Over 10 years, VZN has helped communities build safer streets—often challenging the status quo and rethinking traffic enforcement. Check out the newest installment of our 10-Year Anniversary series: Top 10 Takeaways from Our New Right-Sizing Report: visionzeronetwork.org/top-10-takea...
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Top 10 Takeaways From Our New Right-Sizing Traffic Enforcement Report | Vision Zero Network
Over the past decade, Vision Zero Network's stance on enforcement has evolved. We have listened to and learned from many of our partners leading important work in the criminal justice space, who have ...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Join us June 24 for a webinar on right-sizing traffic enforcement for safer, more equitable roads — featuring the ACLU & NYU's Policing Project! Whether you're in transportation, public health, or advocacy, this one's for you. visionzeronetwork.org/upcoming-web...
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Right-Sizing the Role of Enforcement to Advance Effective & Equitable Roadway Safety
Join us on June 24 for the first in a series of webinars highlighting key takeaways from our newly released report, Right-Sizing the Role of Traffic Enforcement. In this first installment, we'll also ...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Welcome Jacksonville, FL; Tigard, OR; and Indianapolis, IN to the Vision Zero Network communities map! Does your community have a Vision Zero Action Plan? Apply for recognition — free to join, next round open Aug 5–Sept 30! visionzeronetwork.org/recognize-th...
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Recognize Three New Communities Stepping Up Their Vision Zero Work
Across the country, communities continue to step up their road safety work, often starting with strong, people-centered plans. We’re excited to add three of them to our official Vision Zero communitie...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Our June e-News issue features our top 10 takeaways from our new right-sizing traffic enforcement report, highlights 3 new Vision Zero communities, and invites you to our June 24 webinar with the ACLU and NYU Policing Project. Check it out: mailchi.mp/visionzerone...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The #VisionZero movement is growing! Subscribe to our monthly e-News for updates on progress, setbacks, and the conversations shaping safer streets. visionzeronetwork.org/get-involved/
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Get Involved | Vision Zero Network
Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on the latest Vision Zero news and how you can get involved in your community.
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Paint, posts & planters can transform dangerous roads into safe streets — at a fraction of the cost. Join @americawalks.bsky.social on June 23 webinar to learn top tips for quick-build demo projects that build community support for permanent change. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Paint, Posts, and Planters: How to Advance Road Safety with Traffic Calming Quick-Builds. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joi...
High-speed, car-oriented roads can be transformed into safe, multimodal streets for all users by reducing lane widths, limiting long sight-lines, and adding visual friction. Unfortunately, these proje...
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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Happy National Bike Month!
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