The city of Madison’s Vision Zero initiative will recognize the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims during a dedicated week of remembrance running from November 9 through November 15, 2026.
Burr Jones Park Display Marks Week of Remembrance
As part of the local observance, Vision Zero Madison is installing a public display at Burr Jones Park, located at 1820 E. Washington Ave. The installation sits along the mixed-use path by E. Washington Ave. and runs from November 9 through November 15, 2026. City officials designed the exhibit to remember lives lost on local roadways, raise awareness about the impacts of traffic crashes, and encourage reflection on shared street safety.
In Madison, we get to school and work by walking, biking, bussing, or driving. Our streets need to be safe for everyone,
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said.
Through Vision Zero Madison, we are working toward a future where no one has to experience the devastating loss of a loved one because of a traffic crash. One life lost is too many, and we all have a role to play in making Vision Zero a reality,
Rhodes-Conway added.
City Initiative Promotes Practical Safety Actions
The city’s initiative pairs smarter street design and transportation systems with education and enforcement efforts. Officials point to practical actions individuals can take to protect road users, including slowing down, yielding to pedestrians, avoiding distractions, driving sober, wearing seat belts, and looking out for vulnerable travelers.
Vision Zero Madison operates as the city’s commitment to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries, resting on the premise that human mistakes are inevitable while traffic deaths and life-altering injuries are preventable.
