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Julia Kite-Laidlaw
Next month, I hope you’ll join me for our next Frontiers of Technology webinar focusing on automated enforcement of phone use while driving. This is a practice I think holds tremendous promise to tackle a persistent danger. Two of our Road to Zero foundational pillars are to double down on what works and advance new technologies, so I’m excited to hear what you think about utilizing a technology that has showed so much capability in reducing speeding and red light running in a new way. Our guests from Minnesota will hopefully have time to answer your questions, so come curious!
It's the middle of summer, but at the National Safety Council, we are already looking forward to September and our annual Safety Congress and Expo. It will be my third time hosting Safety Jeopardy, but other than winning some fun prizes at the NSC Central booth, you’ll have opportunities for professional education and networking, plus access to the Expo floor with the latest safety products for the workplace and anyplace. Register by July 31 to secure the best pricing. We hope to see you in Indianapolis!
Best,
Julia Kite-Laidlaw
Senior Program Manager, Road to Zero
Good news from GHSA: Analysis of 2025 data shows that pedestrian fatalities in the United States were down 7 percent from the previous year. Notably, the pedestrian fatality rate in the United States fell below 2.0 per 100,000 population for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. While we still saw 6,732 too many people lose their lives on foot, this continuing year-on-year improvement highlights that fatal crashes are preventable when best practices are implemented. Read the full report here for breakdowns and insights.
Mark your calendars – GHSA’s annual meeting will be held Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 in Minneapolis, with a stellar lineup of speakers and sessions.
A new collection of Safe System success stories has been released, showing how local and state agencies are putting Safe System Approach principles into practice. The case studies demonstrate how transportation leaders are moving beyond reactive responses to crashes and making proactive, systemic changes to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities by addressing exposure, severity and likelihood. Developed by IIHS, ITE, Vision Zero Network, UNC Highway Safety Research Center and Fehr & Peers, the new resource offers practical examples of how agencies can move from plans and commitments to meaningful action with lasting safety results by improving the policies, processes and practices that shape transportation decisions. Explore the collection to see what meaningful Safe System implementation looks like in practice.
Institutionalizing the Safe System Approach: Strategies for Local Action
1 p.m. (ET) July 30
How can communities move from talking about the Safe System Approach to institutionalizing it? Join Vision Zero Network for a one-hour webinar to explore a valuable, new toolkit of proven, innovative and emerging strategies for institutionalizing the Safe System Approach throughout transportation planning and programming. Taylor Whitaker from Fehr & Peers will present, and Vision Zero practitioners from communities across the country will share their experience of applying these strategies and making the Safe System Approach a core part of their ongoing work. Participants will leave with practical insights into how agencies can translate Safe System principles into action and results. Register.
City Steps: Rightsizing the Role of Traffic Enforcement (Featuring Minneapolis & Oakland, California)
1 p.m. (ET) Aug. 18
Join Vision Zero Network Aug. 18 for the second in its webinar series on right-sizing the role of traffic enforcement in Vision Zero work. Representatives from Minneapolis and Oakland, California, will speak about how they are assessing their current enforcement practices and making meaningful changes to advance road safety in a more effective, cost-efficient and equitable way. Drawing on insights from Vision Zero Network’s NACTO 2026 panel, this webinar will highlight practical steps cities can take to evaluate and evolve the role of enforcement as part of a comprehensive Safe System Approach. Whether you're in transportation, public health, policy or advocacy, this session offers real-world examples to inform your community's path forward. Register.
Right now, 57 million vehicles in the United States have open recalls, which can mean real safety risks. Fortunately, it is free to check whether your car is one of them, and free to repair at a dealer. Visit CheckToProtect.Org before your next summer trip.
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