Phoenix Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan

Street Transportation Department staff provided an update to the community about the comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan during the City Council Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Watch a video recording (YouTube) of the meeting or read the subcommittee report and draft Road Safety Action Plan (PDF).

A survey and other public involvement opportunities will be available during summer 2022.

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Project Overview

The Street Transportation Department's mission is to “provide for the safe, efficient and convenient movement of people and goods within the city, and support citywide infrastructure projects to improve the quality of life in Phoenix."

Understanding the importance of safety as a core function of the department, and due to recent data trending in a negative direction, Phoenix is investing in a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) that will further the city's current efforts and provide a framework and key strategies for safety enhancements citywide.

On January 25, 2022, Phoenix City Council approved to incorporate the goals of Vision Zero into the RSAP.

Vision Zero is built around a core philosophy that traffic-related deaths and serious injuries are preventable. The Vision Zero Network recognizes cities that take action towards adopting this approach to road safety as "Vision Zero Communities."

City of Phoenix High Injury Network (HIN)Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Phase 1 - Public Involvement Summary Report

Road Safety Action Plan Schedule and Process

The RSAP will be completed by winter 2022 through the work phases described below.

Discovery (summer/fall 2021)
Goals and Visioning (fall/winter 2021-2022)
Strategy Development (spring 2022)
Safety Integration (summer/fall 2022)
Delivery of Final Plan and Report (fall 2022)
Safety Tools and Implementation (fall/winter 2022)

Community Engagement

Community engagement is integral to the formation of an actionable plan. The input of those who travel Phoenix's roadways, whether driving, walking or biking, will be key to make streets safer for everyone.

Thank you to the community members who participated in the November 16, 2021 virtual public meeting, and those who provided feedback through the online interactive survey that closed on February 28, 2022.

Additional public input opportunities will be available during summer 2022. Follow this page for updates.

Virtual Public Meeting:
November 16, 2021

Thank you to the community members who participated in the November 16, 2021 virtual public meeting. A video recording of the meeting is viewable above and on YouTube.

More than 2,500 community members participated in phase 1 of the public involvement process, which included an online interactive survey, and a variety of virtual and in-person meetings and events that were held citywide from mid-November 2021 through February 2022.

Phase 1 - Public Involvement Summary Report

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What will the Road Safety Action Plan do?

Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of data and current conditions
Establish a clear vision and mission to unite residents, stakeholders and staff across multiple city departments with a common goal
Determine a High Injury Network (HIN) that identifies problem locations and helps determine solutions and prioritization
Provide inclusive public engagement in the planning process
Create new and modernize existing safety evaluation tools
Provide a system of recommendations that respond to data and public input, and connect to the 4 E's of Traffic Safety: Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement, Education

The Four E's of Traffic Safety

The Street Transportation Department has been proactively investing in the Four E's of Traffic Safety: Evaluation, Engineering, Enforcement and Education. The RSAP will further integrate the 4 E's and provide a road map for the city to hone a "safety first" proactive approach in reducing roadway related fatalities and injuries.

Evaluation is benchmarking efforts to measure effectiveness of implemented initiatives
Engineering identifies tools and resources needed to successfully address roadway safety items that include roadway design, traffic engineering, maintenance, operation and planning
Enforcement is ensuring users of the roadway are following the rules
Education is conducting communication campaigns and initiatives that promote and teach safe roadway user behavior including people driving, riding transit, walking and bicycling

Project Contact

Street Transportation Department:
RoadSafety@phoenix.gov or 602-262-6284

Public Involvement Opportunities

Additional public input opportunities will be available during summer 2022. Follow this page for updates.

Project Materials
High Injury Network (HIN) RSAP FAQ
Phase 1 - Public Involvement Summary Report

Additional viewable or downloadable project materials will be posted as they become available.

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