Vision Zero is an initiative adopted in many U.S. communities and abroad to develop and implement a plan to prevent traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries among vehicle occupants, bicyclists and pedestrians. The ultimate goal is to eliminate traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. The Montgomery County Vision Zero Action Plan will expand upon the Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan.
The office of Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is preparing the draft of the Vision Zero Action Plan. At the March 2 meeting, the PBTSAC and members of six working groups will convene for the first time, as a committee, to review and discuss their comments related to the draft.
Based on the PBSTAC review, the Vision Zero Team will address the committee's comments for potential edits to the plan. That updated preliminary Two-Year Vision Zero Action Plan will then be shared with the broader public. Members of the public and community organizations are invited to listen and observe at the March 2 special PBTSAC meeting; and will be invited to offer their comments and suggestions regarding the revised Montgomery County Vision Zero Action Plan at a subsequent public meeting, as well as online. After final revisions, the Two-Year Vision Zero Action Plan will be submitted to the Montgomery County Council for approval.
- For more information on the meeting, see press release.
- Read the resolution to adopt Vision Zero in Montgomery County and urge the State of Maryland to also adopt Vision Zero.
