Brantford, ON
The City of Brantford adopted the Vision Zero initiative in 2018. Since then, the City of Brantford have created Vision Zero: The City of Brantford’s Road Safety Plan (2021-2026) which aims to address a number of goals and priorities for the city, including promoting safe, healthy, and age-friendly built environments. This five year plan outlines […]
British Columbia
Adopted in January 2016. In 2016, British Columbia became the first Canadian province to adopt Vision Zero. To re-affirm their commitment to road safety, the province released Moving to Vision Zero: Road Safety Strategy Update and Showcase of Innovation in British Columbia. This strategy aligns with Canada’s Road Safety Strategy and officially adopts Vision Zero, […]
Burnaby, BC
Connecting Burnaby: Burnaby’s Transportation Plan was approved by Council on December 13th 2021. This plan will guide transportation planning and policy decision making in Burnaby for the next 30 years. Much of the plan is about rethinking how people move throughout the city. The plan is grounded in the idea of climate action, with an […]
Calgary, AB
Adopted in November 2018. The City of Calgary’s movement toward Vision Zero began in the Calgary Safer Mobility Plan, 2019-2023, introduced in 2018. Their plan is aligned with the Province of Alberta Traffic Safety Plan, Transport Canada’s Road Safety Strategy, and the Global Decade of Action. Overall, the plan builds on the work completed during […]
Coquitlam, BC
While the British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program was established in 2021, Coquitlam’s city council officially announced their move towards Vision Zero in June of 2023. Their Road Safety Strategy (RSS), which is expected to be ready for approval by late 2024, focuses on six core themes: safe speeds, safe road designs, […]
County of Grande Prairie No. 1
Grande Prairie voiced its endorsement of Vision Zero principles in 2017, and the County attempted to adopt Vision Zero principles formally in 2017. Currently there are various road safety initiatives; however, it is unclear if these will come together under a singular Vision Zero plan.
Durham Region, ON
Adopted in April 2019. Durham Region first initiated their Strategic Road Safety Action Plan Project in 2017. Durham collaborated with evidence-based action plan. The goal for the first five years (2019-2023) is to reduce fatal and injury collisions by at least 10 per cent. Regional Council approved the Strategic Road Safety Action Plan in 2019, […]
Edmonton, AB
First Canadian city to adopt Vision Zero, in September 2015. When more than 8,200 residents were injured and/or killed on the Edmonton roads in 2006, the City developed the first municipal Office of Traffic Safety in North America and has continuously taken steps to improve road safety. In September 2015, City council approved Edmonton’s Road […]
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Adopted in April 2019. Fort Saskatchewan originally committed to Vision Zero in 2018, and introduced a road safety plan affirming their commitment to Vision Zero in 2019. While the plan supports Alberta’s traffic safety strategies, the Capital Region Intersection Safety Partnership joint vision, Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025 and RCMP Traffic Services Safety Strategic Plans, […]
Guelph, ON
On January 24, 2022, Council approved the Road Safety: City of Guelph Transportation Master Plan. With this plan, the city has committed to the target of Vision Zero using the Safe System Approach. The plan is committed to a transportation system for all ages and abilities across all modes of transportation including walking, biking, driving, […]