Vision Zero News

Learn about the latest news and announcements from Vision Zero member organizations. For regular updates sign up for the Vision Zero newsletter.

  • Safe Routes Philly is gearing up for their second annual spring training season

    Safe Routes Philly is bringing back their Spring Training Season! Last year, ten schools stepped up to the challenge, leading to Philadelphia’s largest Bike, Walk, and Roll to School Day yet. This year, the Safe Routes Philly team is excited to welcome back past participating schools and expand this opportunity to more schools across Philly.

  • February 2026 Newsletter

    In February, Vision Zero celebrates Black History Month and Transit Equity Day. Read the newsletter to learn more.

  • Roosevelt Blvd bus stations completed; construction to begin on crossover improvement project

    The City has completed construction of new bus stations on Roosevelt Blvd. These new stations will be served by limited-stop bus service. They will improve connections between Frankford Transit Center and Wissahickon Transit Center.

  • January 2026 Newsletter

    As we kick off the new year, join Vision Zero in committing to a safer 2026 for you, your family, and your neighbors. Read the newsletter to learn about opportunities to get involved, including the Vision Zero Ambassador program, the Indego Community Ambassador program, and the Vision Zero PHL 2026 conference.

  • December 2025 Newsletter

    Read about what the Vision Zero team and our partners have accomplished this year to make our streets safer.

  • City of Philadelphia Releases Vision Zero Action Plan 2030

    Today, the City of Philadelphia, led by the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) and Vision Zero Philadelphia released the Vision Zero Action Plan 2030.

  • November 2025 Newsletter

    Today, the City of Philadelphia, led by the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) and Vision Zero Philadelphia released the Vision Zero Action Plan 2030.

  • Completion of the Tenth Memorial Neighborhood Slow Zone

    The City of Philadelphia, led by the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) and Vision Zero Philadelphia, visited St. Joe’s Preparatory School in North Philadelphia to announce the completion of the fifth Neighborhood Slow Zone.

  • Schools Across Philadelphia March for Ruby Bridges Day

    What an incredible Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Philadelphia! For the first time, Safe Routes Philly and Vision Zero PHL coordinated celebrations across the city on Friday November 14, joining students nationwide standing up for justice, kindness, and equity.

  • September 2025 Newsletter

    This month, we are excited about the return of students to school across Philadelphia. Youth safety is the focus of our Safe Routes Philly program. It is unacceptable that four children are hit by vehicles every week in Philadelphia – Vision Zero and Safe Routes Philly are working to change this.

  • August 2025 Newsletter

    This month, we are featuring our work towards Transportation Equity in Vision Zero. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has partnered with Vision Zero to produce an Underserved Community metric to better understand where fatal and serious injury crashes occur and who is exposed to them.

  • July 2025 Newsletter

    The City of Philadelphia and Vision Zero Philadelphia mourn Latanya Byrd’s passing. Latanya was a staunch advocate for street safety and Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE). We honor her by continuing to pursue the work she was so deeply committed to.