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Abstract: In recent years, U.S. municipalities have adopted Vision Zero policies aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries. This comes at a time when many cities are promoting walking and cycling in order to achieve various transportation, environmental and public health goals. Vision Zero, which originated in Sweden in 1997, proposes a systematic approach to road safety in which ... read moretransportation professionals share an equal burden of responsibility with road users for outcomes. This thesis presents a working theory of Vision Zero within the context of U.S. municipal level policy through a qualitative mixed-methods approach that included content analysis of Vision Zero action plans and interviews with municipal officials. Core principles, problem framing, and implementation strategies are explored in depth. The findings of this research are relevant for Vision Zero policy proponents within and outside of government and for transportation professionals involved with policy implementation.
Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2016.
Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.
Advisor: Justin Hollander.
Committee: Mark Chase.
Keywords: Urban planning, and Public policy.read less
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