Vision Zero CLE

UPDATE: We are cancelling the in-person portion of this event due to forecasted harsh weather and low temperatures. We will be posting updates from our planned speakers throughout the day. Stay tuned here and on our other media platforms on Sunday.

October is National #PedestrianSafety Month, and we’re spreading the word to ensure America’s transportation systems are walking-safe. Each week, we’ll be sharing facts and best practices to promote: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Safer People 🛣️Safer Speeds & Roads 🚘Safer Vehicles 🏥Post-Crash Care

Your mid-week reminder:

Japan is leading in traffic safety. How did they do it? 🔶Mode shift with fast and safe trains 🔶Smaller + fewer vehicles on streets 🔶Design with the most vulnerable in mind bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Mark your Calendar for Nov. 20th: World Day of Remembrance for victims of traffic violence. Who are you remembering and how are you pledging to act in your community this year? Now is the time to start planning your demonstration. #WDoR2022 worlddayofremembrancefss.org

People on bicycles have the same rights and responsibilities as people behind the wheel of a vehicle. Give cyclists room. Do not pass too closely. Pass bicyclists as you would any other vehicle—when it’s safe to move over into an adjacent lane.

We are very excited to see infrastructure that helps protect people riding bikes! If we want to see more people using non-motorized modes of transportation, we must make sure people feel safe and comfortable.

Join friends of Sylvia Bingham for a memorial bike ride to promote safe streets. Sylvia Bingham was tragically killed while riding her bicycle to work on September 15th 2009. Thank you @Bike_CLE for hosting this important event.

As of August 30th, 34 members of our community have died this year on Cleveland roadways. We will continue to work towards the only acceptable number: zero.

Car crashes are a leading cause of injury in children. Buckling kids in appropriate car seats, booster seats, & seat belts reduce serious + fatal injuries by up to 80%. Check out @NHTSAgov's site for child safety seats: nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-… #ChildhoodInjuryPreventionWeek

We agree, @mattm178! Safer streets are healthier, more welcoming, more equitable and more accessible! Vision Zero often goes hand in hand with other initiatives and we look forward to working together.

Lots of exciting actions out of Vision Zero CLE are coming up soon! Make sure you stay in the loop: visionzerocle.org/pages/get-invo…

👏👏 for @VisionZeroCLE! Thanks to @steven_litt for sharing more about the plan to eliminate traffic fatalities! cleveland.com/news/2022/08/c…

Check out the most recent article from @steven_litt, talking with @calleymersmann about our upcoming Action Plan! And be sure to tune into @CLEcityplanning on Friday 9/2/22 to hear more details! cleveland.com/news/2022/08/c…

Driving while distracted puts yourself and other road users in danger. Don't even put yourself in a position to get distracted my phones! 🛑 Put your phone away 🛑 Program the GPS before you go 🛑 Ask passengers for help

Oooh! Some really cool internships out of @CLEcityplanning @VisionZeroCLE just dropped!

If you notice glass, debris, or other safety hazards in bike lanes, call the @CityofCleveland's 3-1-1 answering service. You're doing yourself and your fellow cyclists a favor. An operator is there to assist weekdays during business hours.

This summer, @CityofCleveland launched a residential speed table pilot. The City also deployed radar speed feedback signs to raise awareness of speeding on residential streets. Learn more about these programs and share your thoughts: clevelandohio.gov/CityofClevelan…

#ICYMI Some very exciting infrastructure was laid on our roads yesterday! Speed tables force drivers to slow down and this will save lives. Thank you to @CleCityCouncil and @CityofCleveland for investing in the safety for all road users!

The @CityofCleveland has begun its traffic calming pilot, including this speed radar sign now on W 85th (south of Madison) and a speed table coming soon to W 101st. 👏 Learn more and request traffic calming here: mayor.clevelandohio.gov/speed-table-ra… 📸 @TerryMetterJr