Vision Zero cuts pedestrian crashes in Ann Arbor, New York

In Ann Arbor, Michigan, the city’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate serious and fatal pedestrian crashes by the end of 2025 is off track; data through September show the year on pace to match the 2014 record, with a recent serious injury adding to the tally. Advocate Peter Houk, who runs the CrashesInAnnArbor website, highlighted delays of six to eighteen months in official crash reporting that hinder timely safety responses and public awareness.

Meanwhile, New York City’s City Council released an analysis of its Vision Zero program, identifying four interventions—speed‑reduction measures and enhanced pedestrian visibility—that most effectively reduced street‑collision casualties over the program’s first decade. The study examined data from 9,562 intersections between 2013 and 2023, and the Department of Transportation noted that pedestrian fatalities reached an all‑time low in 2025. Council Speaker Julie Menin said the findings will guide future resource allocation for street safety.