Vision Zero is a strategy developed and implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, that has since been adopted by many countries around the world. This strategy aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries while focusing on building a safer environment that is accessible for everyone. At the core of Vision Zero, safety for all means safe people, streets, speeds, and vehicles. Listed below are Vision Zero plans, policies, and initiatives that have been developed throughout the state of California.
Share your input on the plan for Bike Highways in the Bay Area
Caltrans Bay Area (District 4) has undertaken the Caltrans Bay Area Bike Highway Study to understand where Bike Highways may be installed alongside State Highway corridors. They are seeking public input on which features will make...
The City of San José is updating their bike master plan to improve bikeway connections for Santa Clara County residents. Changes in land use and transportation have enabled opportunities in San José to develop a multi-modal transportation network that accommodates a wide range of users of all ages and abilities.
Better Bike Plan 2025 seeks to create a safe, comfortable, and convenient bicycle network that eliminates bicycle fatalities and injuries, enriches the lives of the...
Increasing opportunities for walking and biking has many health benefits. But how can cities and counties support and create streets in our communities that are accessible and safe for all users? What types of improvements and plans are needed for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists to get where they need to go safely, comfortably and easily?
Do you live in Nevada County? Get involved and share your input on the development of the new Active Transportation Plan (ATP)! The Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC), in coordination with the County of Nevada, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, and Town of Truckee is in the process of developing the plan, which will evaluate pedestrian and bicycle needs, and identify and prioritize active transportation recommendations by jurisdiction.
The City of Berkeley is currently working on a new Pedestrian Master Plan. What is a master plan? A master plan is a comprehensive report about a particular issue that is based on data collected through needs assessments, surveys and feedback.
In following its new mission statement, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is actively planning for a multi-modal transportation network that meets the needs of all users.
Caltrans worked with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public to develop "Toward an Active California", a bike and pedestrian plan that will guide the planning and...