Vision Zero Action Plan

Overview

The Cape Cod Commission is developing a Vision Zero Action Plan for Cape Cod through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, an initiative designed to improve road safety and address traffic fatalities nationwide.

The Cape Cod Vision Zero Action Plan, a pathway to a safer future, will include a systematic crash analysis and set of solutions to tackle the root causes of all crashes, emphasizing those involving bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorists. The Action Plan will consider a range of low-cost, high-impact regional strategies such as bike light distribution, updated pedestrian signal equipment, and major infrastructure improvements at key locations. Completing the Action Plan will make all fifteen Cape Cod towns eligible for SS4A Implementation Grants to leverage federal funding to implement strategies.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee

A Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC) will oversee the development of the Action Plan and provide feedback throughout the process. The VZAC is comprised of 19 members, including representatives from the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization and Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee, local or regional elected officials, public safety officials, and community representatives. ​ 

Major Components of a Vision Zero Action Plan

• Leadership Commitment
• Development of a High-injury crash network
• Identification of strategies, policies, and infrastructure improvements to improve safety
• Project prioritization and equity considerations

The Vision Zero Action Plan will follow the US Department of Transportation’s goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe Systems Approach, which focuses on safer people, safer vehicles, safer speeds, safer roads, and post-crash care.

Project Timeline

Public Outreach

Public outreach is ongoing and being incorporated throughout the development of the Vision Zero Action Plan and will include a range of opportunities to become involved.

Online Public Comment Tool - Closed on 12/31/24

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback using our online interactive public comment tool. The public comment tool was open from August to December 2024 and we received a total of 800 comments. The comments ranged from near-miss crash locations, locations with safety concerns based on mode of travel (vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, transit) and safety improvement project ideas. If you would like to provide additional comments, please use our Comment Form or email us at: transportation@capecodcommission.org. 

A summary of the 800 public comments received within the public comment tool can be found here: Public Comment Summary

Public Outreach Meetings - Fall 2024

A series of three in-person public meetings were held in late Fall 2024 to provide an overview of Vision Zero and the Action Plan development. Attendees learned about the number, location, and reasons behind the nearly 30,000 crashes that have occurred on Cape Cod over the last six years, and had an opportunity to share their ideas, concerns and comments. A copy of powerpoint presentations and other outreach materials can be accessed below.

Powerpoint Presentation
Crash Density Map
Cape Cod Vision Zero Overview Handout
Public Meeting Comment Summaries

A second round of public outreach meetings will be held in late Winter 2025 to provide an overview of the identified actions, including projects and strategies to achieve the goal of no fatalities or serious injury crashes.

Virtual Meeting - September 2024

The first virtual public meeting was held on September 24, 2024 and a copy of the meeting presentation and recording can be found below.

• Virtual Public Meeting #1 (September 24, 2024)
  Recording | Meeting Presentation Slides 

Please email us at transportation@capecodcommission.org if you would like to receive email updates on this project.

The Cape Cod Commission has been awarded a planning grant funding to develop a Regional Vision Zero Action Plan for Barnstable County through the Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant Program. The SS4A program is funded by the U.S. DOT under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law / Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (BIL/IIJA) to subsidize regional initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Vision Zero is a vision to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries on the nation's roadways. The Vision Zero Action Plan will benefit all 15 towns on Cape Cod.