Vision Zero

New Quick Bites released by the ITE

February 5, 2026
Submitted by Kris Leckie
ITE - A Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE) released their latest two Quick Bites this past January: “Synergy Between Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School” and “Estimating the Health Benefits from Active Transportation Projects.”

ITE launched Quick Bites to provide “bite-sized” chunks of knowledge in a quick, accessible way. ITE’s goal is to provide quick, easy...

Funding and Programming Opportunities

What is the Funding and Programming Opportunities page and how do I navigate it?

The updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page features funding and programmatic resources for transportation safety professionals, planners, advocates, community members, and others alike who want to create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities. Resources are organized into five topic areas:

Regional Opportunities; Statewide Opportunities; Federal Opportunities; ...

Explore upcoming active transportation safety conference and summits!

January 29, 2026
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo
Explore these four upcoming convenings for active transportation safety, where attendees can connect with transportation safety stakeholders including government agencies, community leaders and advocates, and subject-matter experts. 2026 National Bike Summit March 24-26, 2026 | MLK Jr. Memorial Library | Washington, DC

The 2026 National Bike Summit will take place in person in Washington, D.C. from Tuesday, March 24, through Thursday, March 26, 2026.

The Summit will begin at 1pm on Tuesday, March 24 with an opening plenary, state meetings, and an evening...

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from America Walks, AARP, the Office of Traffic Safety, and more!

January 27, 2026
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Explore a round-up of the latest funding opportunities below! Federal Fiscal Year 2027 California OTS Grant Program

Each year, through grant funding made available to California by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides funding for innovative, evidence-based programs and technologies designed to make California's roadways safer. ...

The Role of Media and Road Safety

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 39,345 people in the United States died in traffic crashes in 2024. This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 that the number of fatalities fell below 40,000.

“It’s encouraging to see that traffic fatalities are continuing to fall from their COVID pandemic highs. Total road...

VZN January 29, 2026 Webinar: Speeding Up Strategies to Slow Speeds & Save Lives

December 15, 2025
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

The Vision Zero Network (VZN) is hosting an upcoming webinar on January 29, 2026 highlighting speed management tools to improve people's safety on the road. Learn more below and register for the webinar here.

Speeding Up Strategies to Slow Speeds & Save Lives Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

Webinar...

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from the US DOT, National Safety Council, and more!

November 21, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Look below for the latest funding opportunities! Road to Zero Coalition Community Traffic Safety Grants ProgramNational Safety Council logo

Applications for the 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grant program...

2026 SafeTREC program applications are now open!

November 21, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie

This news item originally appeared on the SafeTREC website.

Apply now for our 2026 programs!

A group of twelve people wearing fluorescent safety vests stand together to discuss roadway conditions and concerns.

The...

New NCHRP research report on how to improve pedestrian safety at nighttime

October 28, 2025
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

Speed Feedback Sign, Stop Sign, Leading Pedestrian Interval, Narrow Roadways, high-visibility sidewalks, crossings, Affording housing near transit or job centers"

This month is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and we are excited to share a new research report from the...

It’s officially National Pedestrian Safety Month 2025!

October 13, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Now that it’s October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites us to celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month!

Slow to stop in time, slower speeds keep grandmas safe.

Every year in October, NHTSA reminds us of the importance of...