Raleigh residents, your streets could be getting safer. June is National Safety Month, and the city's Vision Zero initiative is taking it to the streets, quite literally. Vision Zero has big ambitions: to reduce and eventually wipe out serious injuries and fatalities on our transportation network. Local commitment is crucial, and with the community's active participation, these goals inch closer to reality.
This month, the Vision Zero folks are launching two Sidewalk Sessions as part of a unique approach to civic engagement. These pop-up events are informal, drop-in style gatherings aimed at fostering dialogue about safety on our streets. The first session is slated for next Tuesday, at Pullen Park, 520 Ash Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The second hits Nash Square Park, at 200 South McDowell Street, on June 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. According to the City of Raleigh's announcement, the goal is to create "safer streets for everyone—whether you’re walking, biking, driving, or rolling."
Topics of conversation at these Sidewalk Sessions will span the gamut from the top causes of accidents, why Vision Zero is increasingly vital as Raleigh expands, and ways in which everyone can contribute to safer, equitable mobility throughout the city. Plus, it's a chance to ask those transportation questions you’ve been sitting on, while snagging some free safety resources.
Sidewalk Sessions represent a shift in public engagement by Raleigh Transportation, providing a backdrop for the community and city staff to connect without the usual formal meeting setup.
