The Indianapolis City-County Council has announced the appointees and first meeting date for the Vision Zero Taskforce, dedicated to improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists across the city by reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries to zero.
The proposal was passed on Aug. 12 and the first official meeting is scheduled for Oct. 23 where appointed members will begin steps for implementation.
“As Chair of the Vision Zero Taskforce, I am committed to ensuring that we prioritize the safety and well-being of all Indianapolis residents — whether they walk, bike or drive,” Chair John Barth said. “This taskforce represents a unified effort to address critical safety concerns and create a city where no one has to fear a fatal or life-altering accident on our streets. Together, we will build safer, more inclusive neighborhoods for everyone.”
The taskforce is 15 appointees by the City-County Council president and Mayor. The Council appointees are:
- John Barth, City-County Councilor, Chair
- Andy Nielsen, City-County Councilor
- Derek Cahill, City-County Councilor
- Lucas Niekamp, Marion County Prosecutor’s Office
- Addison Pollock, AARP
- Taylor Firestine, Health by Design
- Damon Richards, Recreational Cycling Community
- Dr. William Murphy, Indianapolis Public Schools
To view the Vision Zero toolkit, visit indympo.org.
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