Pittsburgh to Host First-Ever Vision Zero Summit on October 17, 2025
BikePGH and the City of Pittsburgh bring together leaders and advocates to tackle traffic safety
Pittsburgh, PA – Local leaders, planners, engineers, agencies and advocates will come together for a day of speakers and discussions highlighting the local and regional efforts to achieve zero deaths and serious injuries on our roadways. The summit which will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the University of Pittsburgh, is a one-day conference hosted by Bike Pittsburgh (BikePGH) and the City of Pittsburgh. Where participants will learn about the principles of Vision Zero and share plans, policies, and progress made in their sectors.
In March of 2024, Mayor Ed Gainey committed the City of Pittsburgh to Vision Zero — a policy focused on ending traffic fatalities and serious injuries. This policy, a longtime BikePGH goal, recognizes that these tragedies are preventable. Since this policy commitment, the City has increased funds by 136% for traffic calming (in 2024), approved the use of and selected a vendor for Automated Red Light Enforcement, began Stationary Automated Curbside Enforcement for 'No Parking' areas and bike lanes, and expanded the City's network of bike- and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
"Every life lost to traffic violence is one too many. That’s why Pittsburgh is committed to building safe, accessible streets for everyone — whether you walk, bike, take transit, or drive. This first-ever Vision Zero Summit is about bringing together the voices, expertise, and commitment we need to make real progress. Together, we can build a Pittsburgh where our streets connect us, not endanger us," said Mayor Ed Gainey.
In 2024, life altering crashes that resulted in injury saw a significant drop of 41% since 2015, according to Pittsburgh crash and injury data. The data also shows that overall crashes, which are usually well over 4,000 per year, were 32% below average in 2024, dropping below 3,000 for the first time. Individuals walking and biking still make up a disproportionately high percentage of traffic violence victims.
“This is a chance to come together around the shared goal of ending traffic fatalities and serious injuries,” said Scott Bricker, Executive Director of Bike Pittsburgh. “The Summit underscores that roadway safety is a shared responsibility across every sector.”
Event Details: Pittsburgh Vision Zero Summit
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
University Club - 123 University Place - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh PA, 15213
Visit bikepgh.org/visionzerosummit for registration and information on Featured Speakers.
Contact:
Jacob Williams, Press Officer, City of Pittsburgh
(412) 667-8264, jacob.williams@pittsburghpa.gov
Julie Walsh, Communications & Marketing Manager, BikePGH
(412) 579-3938, walsh.julie@bikepgh.org
This event is co-hosted by Bike Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh, and made possible through sponsorship support from CDR Maguire, Michael Baker, AECOM, AARP, Allegheny County Office of Economic Development, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, and many others invested in a safer future for all road users.
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