Mayor Zohran Mamdani released “Vision Zero Reimagined” on Sept. 15, a 10-year blueprint plan for street safety across New York City, running through 2036.
Since the implementation of the original Vision Zero plan in 2014, traffic deaths are down 30 percent, according to the Office of the Mayor.
The new plan brings together 19 city agencies, mayoral offices and partners to work to develop changes such as the city’s first pedestrian-only and pedestrian-priority districts, installing hardened daylighting at 1,000 intersections each year and cracking down on dangerous drivers.
The plan also outlines an expansion of Sammy’s Law — a state law that allows New York City authority to lower speed limits to 20 mph on most local streets and down to 10 mph on pedestrian-heavy areas and school zones.
“Vision Zero has been a game changer for street safety in New York City,” said Mike Flynn, Department of Transportation commissioner. “Now we will aim even higher, dramatically expanding the city’s commitment to street safety for the first time since the program’s launch.”
The plan outlines eight strategic goals to guide the next phase of Vision Zero.
Goals include removing dangerous drivers with documented histories of reckless behavior from the streets, developing a framework to hold delivery platforms accountable, discouraging use of oversized vehicles, expanding safety-focused street designs and leveraging new data and technology for smarter interventions.
“We should not have to wait for another family to lose a loved one before we make a street safer. We are committed to building safe streets before tragedy — not because of it. Vision Zero Reimagined puts forward the bold measures and practical fixes we need to make preventable tragedy no longer a part of everyday life in New York City,” Mamdani said.
Eric Gonzalez, Brooklyn district attorney, expressed support for the plan and the potential changes it could bring throughout the borough.
“In Brooklyn, we will keep holding dangerous drivers accountable while working with our city partners on prevention, enforcement and smarter strategies that reduce crashes and save lives,” Gonzalez said. “I commend Mayor Mamdani for his leadership, and I am proud to support this renewed commitment.”
A full list of the plan’s goals and specific strategies can be found in the Vision Zero Reimagined Plan, or on the Office of the Mayor’s “Vision Zero Reimagined” announcement page.
