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The Vision Zero Action Plan recommends policy and process changes to improve roadway safety in the Boston region. Before adopting the plan, the MPO is seeking input on the recommended actions. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey.
Vision Zero Action Plan
Transportation safety is an essential focus of the Boston Region MPO and one of the major goals identified in the MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, Destination 2050. The Vision Zero Action Plan addresses the safety-related needs identified in Destination 2050 and serves as a roadmap for the 97 communities in the region to implement projects that align with the goals of Vision Zero. The Action Plan identifies transportation safety issues through a data-driven, community-based approach.
The draft Action Plan has been released for public comment. To submit feedback, email visionzero@ctps.org. All comments will be shared with the MPO board.
Draft Vision Zero Action Plan and Documents
- • Draft Vision Zero Action Plan (PDF | HTML)
- • Executive Summary (PDF | HTML)
- • Vision Zero Data Explorer Map
Executive Summary Translations
- • Resumen Ejecutivo (PDF | HTML)
- • Sumário executivo (PDF | HTML)
- • 执行总结 (PDF | HTML)
- • 執行總結 (PDF | HTML)
- • Rezime Egzekitif (PDF | HTML)
- • Tóm Tắt Dự Án (PDF | HTML)
Appendices
- • App A: Acronyms (PDF | HTML)
- • App B: Existing Conditions (PDF | HTML)
- • App C: High-Injury Network Methodology (PDF | HTML)
- • App D: High-Risk (Systemic) Network Methodology (PDF | HTML)
- • App E: Municipal Crash Data Profiles (PDF)
- • App F: Engagement (PDF | HTML)
- • App G: Policy and Process (PDF | HTML)
- • App H: Best Practices and Countermeasures (PDF | HTML)
- • App I: Progress Reporting (PDF | HTML)
What is Vision Zero?
Vision Zero is an internationally recognized strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways by instituting policies that encourage safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all road users.
This work is funded by a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). The Boston Region MPO received $2.16 million with additional state match for a total of $2.7 million.
In addition to setting a path toward zero roadway deaths and serious injuries, the Action Plan unlocks future funding opportunities through the SS4A Grant Program.
Boston Region Vision Zero Task Force
The Vision Zero Task Force was formed to provide targeted feedback, guidance, and recommendations during the development of the Vision Zero Action Plan. The task force includes municipal leaders, state and federal partners, and advocates for walking, biking, schools, and accessibility.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Daniel Albert, Ph.D. | Historian, Writer, Resident of Marblehead |
| Maha Aslam | Project Manager, Transit and Streets, LivableStreets Alliance |
| Ari Belathar | Former Executive Director, Boston Cyclists Union |
| Kristopher Carter | Chief Possibility Officer, MassDOT |
| Jacqueline DeWolfe | Former Director of Mobility Policy and Program Development, MassDOT |
| Alex Epstein | Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets Steering Committee |
| Charlotte Fleetwood | Senior Transportation Planner, Boston Transportation Department |
| JR Frey | Town Engineer, Town of Hingham |
| James Fuccione | Executive Director, Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative |
| Catherine Gleason | Former Public Policy Manager, LivableStreets Alliance |
| Tina Hein | Vice Chair Select Board, Town of Holliston; Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Outreach Coordinator |
| Brendan Kearney | Co-Executive Director, WalkMassachusetts |
| Jeremy Marsette | Town Administrator, Town of Sherborn |
| Galen Mook | Executive Director, MassBike |
| Shavel’le Olivier | Executive Director, Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition |
| Kathryn Quigley | Deputy Director of Strategic Planning, MBTA Systemwide Accessibility |
| Brad Rawson | Director, Mobility Division, City of Somerville |
| Katarina Torres Radisic | Community Organizer, Riders Transportation Access Group (RTAG) |
| Ryan Williams | City Councilor, City of Melrose |
| Stephen Winslow | City Councilor, City of Malden |
Resources
June 2025 Public Forum Recording (Opens YouTube)
January 2025 Public Forum Recording (Opens YouTube)
Vision Zero 101 Basics
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Contact
Ali Kleyman, Principal Planner
Vision Zero Program
akleyman@ctps.org
visionzero@ctps.org