Philadelphia is at a critical juncture in its journey towards safer streets for all. A new campaign is calling on Mayor Parker and City Council to allocate $5 million to Vision Zero in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget. This funding is crucial for implementing projects that reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries across our city.
Why This Matters:
- Vision Zero funding pays for proven safety improvements on our streets
- Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color are disproportionately affected by dangerous roads
- Every Philadelphian deserves to get home safely, whether on foot, bike, transit, or in a vehicle
How You Can Help:
- Sign the petition at https://apps.bikeaction.org/campaigns/5-mil-for-vision-zero/
- Share this campaign with friends and neighbors in Philadelphia
- Contact Councilmember Bass, as well as Mayor Parker, Council President Johnson, and At-large Councilmembers Ahmad, Brooks, Gilmore, Richardson, Harrity, Landau, O’Rourke, and Thomas to express support
Chestnut Hill Priorities:
We’re going to send an RCO letter of support for this initiative, and to make it more personal, we want to hear from you! What Vision Zero improvements would you like to see in our neighborhood? Please contact us with your suggestions and we’ll include the most popular ones in our letter.
Let’s show City Hall that Chestnut Hill supports Vision Zero and wants to see real investment in street safety. Sign the petition today and help make Philadelphia a leader in safe, sustainable transportation!