Vision Zero

The City of Midland and Midland County have partnered to develop a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The purpose of the City of Midland's plan is tied directly to the local Vision Zero Initiative which will identify and prioritize roadway safety projects aimed at significantly reducing and eliminating serious injuries and fatal crashes on Midland's streets and county roads. Important roadway safety projects will be identified through data analysis, public feedback, and with assistance from a Vision Zero task force. Projects will include safety improvements to roadways, intersections, sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure, lighting improvements, and more.

Mission

Eliminating deaths on Midland's roads by building complete streets, engaging the community, and innovating safer solutions to protect all users

Driving Safety Resources from NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides important resources on traffic safety topics:

Distracted Driving Speeding Impaired Driving Pedestrian Safety

What is Vision Zero?

Vision Zero is a traffic safety initiative that aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, prioritizing the principles of safe road design, enforcement, educating, and community engagement to achieve this goal. It emphasizes a holistic approach to transportation safety, recognizing that human error is inevitable and that road systems should be designed to minimize the consequences of mistakes. It represents a comprehensive approach to improving quality of life, safety, and mobility of communities through crash-related injury reduction.

Learn more about the nationwide movement at the Vision Zero Network.

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