Montgomery County’s annual report for the “Vision Zero Initiative” includes details on progress made in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) on 127 projects undertaken between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Serious and fatal crashes dropped 11 percent compared to the pre-COVID-19 years of 2015 to 2019. The reduction was driven by a 28 percent decline in serious and fatal crashes on high-injury network (HIN) corridors, which are prioritized for safety interventions under the Vision Zero Action Plan.
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The “Vision Zero Initiative” is the County’s multi-departmental effort to end serious and fatal crashes on roadways by 2030. The complete FY24 Vision Zero annual report can be found on the County’s Vision Zero website .
“We need our streets to work for everyone whether walking, biking, using an assistive device or driving,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “Our investments in new crossings, speed management and targeted law enforcement are paying off with a reduction in serious and fatal incidents in our high crash areas. We can make our Vision Zero goal a reality through these projects, campaigns and with your help. Keep yourself and everyone on the road safe by putting your phone away while driving, obeying the speed limit, buckling up for every trip and every seat and never driving while impaired.”
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A priority in the Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan is creating more protected crossings by adding traffic signals and pedestrian beacons to crosswalks. Along with projects, the County continues
building a culture of safety through events, outreach and focused law enforcement activation.
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=46178