Vision Zero Action Plan | Cape Cod Commission

Overview

Vision Zero is an effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Cape Cod's roadways. 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 Cape Cod Commission is developing the 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.

NEW: Final Vision Zero Action Plan Document

The Vision Zero Action Plan was endorsed by the Cape Cod MPO on June 16, 2025. This comprehensive safety document was prepared in coordination with guidance from various stakeholders including the Cape Cod MPO, Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee, the Vision Zero Advisory Committee, municipal staff from the 15 towns, and the general public. The completion of the Action Plan now allows for opportunities to support implementation of the extensive list of short-term and long-term safety countermeasures and strategies. The Cape Cod Commission will continue to monitor and update progress of safety in the region while supporting each of the 15 towns towards implementation.

View the Final Vision Zero Action Plan

View the Appendix

View Town Profiles and Priority Actions/Countermeasures:

Vision Zero Action Plan Dashboard

Explore key project components and supporting data and information using this interactive map and data viewer developed by Commission staff. Click on the image below to access the dashboard.

Vision Zero Advisory Committee

A Vision Zero Advisory Committee (VZAC) began meeting in summer 2024 to guide development of the Action Plan and provide feedback throughout the process. The Committee 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.

Public Outreach

Public outreach is an important component of Vision Zero Action Plan development, and includes a range of opportunities to become involved.

April 2025 Public Outreach Meetings: A series of four public meetings were held in early April 2025 to provide an overview of the region’s High Injury and High Risk roadway and intersection network and a draft list of potential countermeasures, projects, and strategies to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes in our region by 2050.

Fall 2024 Public Outreach Meetings: Three in-person public meetings were held in Fall 2024 to provide an overview of Vision Zero and the Action Plan development, review recent crash statistics, and gather feedback.

September 2024 Virtual Public Meeting: The initial public meeting was held virtually on September 24, 2024.

Recording | Meeting Presentation Slides

Receive Project Updates

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

Project Timeline

Outreach Kit

Help spread the word about Vision Zero. The Outreach Kit includes shareable graphics and language that can be included in newsletters, emails, and social media posts.

Outreach Kit

Helpful Links

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.

Contact

Colleen Medeiros
colleen.medeiros@capecodcommission.org