The Vision Zero Action Plan is Almost Here – Come to an Open House or Webinar and Stay Tuned!

With 7 overarching strategies and 100 action items to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries, the Vision Zero Action Plan aims to make streets safer for all. Now, we need to hear from you! Come to an Open House in April and come back for an online survey on April 1st (no joke).

Key Dates

Monday 7 April 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

​Vision Zero Action Plan Webinar

Join the Vision Zero Webinar to explore the Action Plan! Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions, and a recording will be available on our website after the event.

Monday, April 7th

12PM-1PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/MKEVZWebinar

Tuesday 15 April 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Open House- Villard Square Library

Drop by an Open House whenever is convenient for you, there is no formal presentation.

Northside Vision Zero Action Plan Open House (Spanish translation provided)

Tuesday, April 15

4pm-7pm

Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Tuesday 22 April 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Open House- Mitchell Street Library (English and Spanish)

Drop by an Open House whenever is convenient for you, there is no formal presentation. View the draft plan and share your opinions. Materials will be in English and Spanish with Spanish speaking facilitators.

Villard Square Library 5190 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

Vision Zero Action Plan Overview

Summary of plan ideas such as Build safe streets for all users, prioritizing the most dangerous streets   Support Accountability in the Justice System with a Focus on Prevention   Create Vibrant, People Centered Places   Promote Traffic Safety through Com

Key Concepts

  • Death and serious injuries are unacceptable
    • All crashes are undesirable, but Vision Zero prioritizes eliminating crashes that result in death or serious injury. The transportation system should allow for human error that does not result in severe crashes.
  • Crash not accident
    • Accidents imply nothing could be done to prevent the incident and/or that no one is at fault. Eliminate the word “accident” from your vocabulary and begin using “crash.”
  • Equity at the forefront
    • Black, brown, and low-income communities are disproportionately impacted by dangerous streets and dangerous driving. These communities must be prioritized. Vision Zero also must not result in over-policing of these communities.
  • Slow speeds save lives
    • A person hit by someone driving a car at 20 MPH has a 9 in 10 chance of surviving; at 30 MPH, the chances of survival drop to 60%. Slowing speeds through safe street design must be prioritized. Everyone must drive at safe speeds, not just “bad drivers.”
  • Multi-sector
    • Vision Zero requires the commitment and work of multiple departments, agencies, and stakeholders – City Departments, partner agencies, and people living and visiting Milwaukee. A safe transportation system is the responsibility of all.

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