Vision Zero Background
In July 2019, the Arlington County Board resolved to adopt a Vision Zero strategy as a comprehensive and holistic approach to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the County.
For background information on Vision Zero, you may review the following materials:
External Stakeholders Group
Stakeholder group members were invited in October 2019 from existing committees, commissions and community organizations identified by the internal Stakeholder Group. The mission of the group is to support the County’s Vision Zero program through the following activities:
- Extending the importance of safety culture and commitment to the public through assisting with education and engagement programs.
- Helping guide public outreach, messaging, and strategies related to Vision Zero.
- Providing insight, feedback, and local knowledge to the County’s Vision Zero team.
- Participating in bimonthly meetings with County staff through the development of the Action Plan.
ESG Updates
Per the Vision Zero Action Plan, adopted in May 2021, Arlington County published an Interim (late fall) and an annual (late spring) report on our progress towards the goal of zero transportation deaths or serious injuries by 2030, as well as descriptions of the progress made towards the various action items in the plan. There will be public meetings after these reports are published. Notifications about these meetings will be posted on the Vision Zero: Get Involved page.
Between the Interim and Annual reports, County staff will produce a progress update to the External Stakeholders Group to share progress and gather feedback. Below are the interim reports:
Action Planning Meeting Dates and Materials
The ESG met every other month during the development of the Vision Zero Action Plan from October 2019 through May 2021. Meetings were open to the public but primarily structured for discussion among group members. The table below lists meeting dates, presentation materials, and notes.
Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Meeting One
Introductory Presentation
|
November 14, 2019 |
6 to 7:30 pm |
Central Library, Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium |
Meeting Two
Presentation
Meeting Notes
|
Jan 16, 2020*
Original date: Jan 7
Postponed due to weather
|
6 to 7:30 pm |
Bozman Government Center, Cherry/Dogwood Room |
Meeting Three
Presentation
Meeting Notes
|
March 5, 2020 |
6:30 to 8pm |
251 18th Street South Conference Center – Crystal City |
Vision Zero External Stakeholders Group
Presentation
Meeting Notes
|
Sept. 10, 2020 |
6:00 to 8:00pm |
Under continuing COVID-19 pandemic precautions, the Vision Zero External Stakeholders Group met virtually using the Microsoft TEAMS platform. The meeting was open to the general public. |
Meeting Four
Presentation
Meeting Notes
|
Nov. 10, 2020 |
6:30 to 8pm |
Virtual |
Meeting Five
Presentation
Meeting Notes
|
January 5, 2021 |
7:00 to 8:30pm |
Virtual |
Meeting Six
Presentation
Meeting Notes
|
March 2, 2021 |
7:00 to 8:30pm |
Virtual |
Meeting Seven |
May 4, 2021 |
7:00 to 8:30pm |
Virtual |