Vision Zero Cleveland

22/09/2022

Your mid-week reminder:

20/09/2022

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

Until the early 1970s, Japan endured a high rate of road fatalities. Now the nation boasts one of the world’s best traffic safety records. Here's why.

15/09/2022

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.

08/09/2022

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.

07/09/2022

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 NHTSA's site for child safety seats: https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats

Get resources on how to find and install the right car seat for your child such as forward-facing and rear-facing car seats, along with booster seats.

01/09/2022

Lots of exciting actions out of Vision Zero CLE are coming up soon!

Make sure you stay in the loop:

Get Involved! It will take all of us to get to zero. Read on for ways to get to get involved with Vision Zero Cleveland, and to learn actions you can take on the road and in your community to make our transportation system safer for all. Take action to make our streets safer: With Vision Zero Clevel...

29/08/2022

Check out the most recent article from Steven Litt, talking with Calley Mersmann about our upcoming Action Plan!

And be sure to tune into City Planning Commission on Friday 9/2/22 to hear more details!

Cleveland's Vision Zero traffic safety plan is ready for review by the City Planning Commission after 4 years of preparation

25/08/2022

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

23/08/2022

This summer, City of Cleveland - City Hall 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: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/ParksRecreationandProperties/Traffic%20Engineering/TrafficCalming

19/08/2022

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 Cleveland City Council and City of Cleveland - City Hall for investing in the safety of all road users!

18/08/2022

Just about all of our Cleveland students have traded in their beach towels for backpacks. 📚

Drivers: slow down and pay attention to the increase in students walking, biking and taking the bus to school during your commute!

16/08/2022

Even if it's "just for a minute," stopping in the travel lane is dangerous 🚨

It reduces visibility & predictability for other road users. It may also cause users to swerve into other lanes, increasing the risk of collision.

Be safe & find a parking spot!