A Novel Vision Zero Leadership Training Model to Support Collaboration and Strategic Action Planning

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Transportation Safety
• Systems Engineering

Background:

• Collaboration is key to Vision Zero (VZ) and Safe Systems initiatives.
• Limited guidance exists for structuring VZ collaboration and goal setting.
• A VZ Leadership Team Institute was developed to address this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and evaluation of a VZ Leadership Team Institute.
• To provide a model for collaborative, systems-aware VZ planning and implementation.
• To support communities in achieving zero transportation deaths and serious injuries.

Main Methods:

• Eight multi-disciplinary teams (n=42) attended the Institute.
• Surveys measured skill confidence (pre, post, 6-month follow-up).
• Coalition collaboration was assessed pre- and 6-months post-Institute.

Main Results:

• Significant increases in confidence for drafting VZ objectives, incorporating equity, and tracking progress.
• Confidence levels decreased at 6 months but remained above pre-Institute levels.
• Improved communication of coalition direction; decreased perception of adequate staffing.

Conclusions:

• The Institute effectively enhanced collaborative VZ planning and implementation skills.
• Support models are crucial for accelerating progress toward a Safe Systems approach.
• Continued development of collaborative frameworks is essential for reducing transportation fatalities.