Health by Design, in collaboration with the City of Indianapolis, launched an online survey and interactive map tool to gather public input for Vision Zero, an initiative to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in Indianapolis.
The data collected will shape a comprehensive action plan prioritizing safety improvements and community needs.
Vision Zero recognizes that while human error is inevitable, streets and transportation systems should be designed to prevent those errors from resulting in fatalities or serious injuries.
“Public input is essential to creating a transportation network that is safe and accessible for all,” said Marc McAleavey, CEO of Health by Design.
Residents are encouraged to participate by using the online tools. The interactive map allows users to pinpoint safety concerns, while the survey collects information about how people navigate the city and the challenges they encounter. In addition to online participation, in-person engagement opportunities will take place throughout Marion County to ensure broad community involvement.
“Vision Zero is about more than just infrastructure — it’s about saving lives and enhancing quality of life,” said City-County Councilor John Barth, chair of the Vision Zero Task Force. “By taking a strategic safe systems approach — one that is informed by crash data and community input — we can develop a plan that helps residents feel safer and more confident whether they’re walking, biking or driving.”
Learn more and participate at visionzeroplan.com.
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This reporting is made possible by a grant from the Indianapolis African-American Quality of Life Initiative, empowering our community with essential health insights. https://iaaqli.org/
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Hanna Rauworth is the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, where she covers topics at the intersection of public health, environmental issues, and community impact. With a commitment to storytelling that informs and empowers, she strives to highlight the challenges and solutions shaping the well-being of Indianapolis residents.
