Launched in 2016, the Road to Zero Coalition, a partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Safety Council, aims to end fatalities on U.S. roads by 2050. This ambitious goal seeks to address the rising trend of road-related deaths, including those of pedestrians and cyclists, through a comprehensive, cross-sector approach involving over 1,800 member organizations. The coalition focuses on doubling down on evidence-based strategies, advancing life-saving technology, and cultivating a safety-first culture across transportation.
The Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grant Program prioritizes innovative and promising strategies to enhance road safety, reduce traffic-related fatalities, and address mobility safety disparities. It supports projects that implement evidence-based countermeasures, promote a Safe System approach, and conduct necessary research to improve traffic safety outcomes. Proposals should detail the innovative nature of the approach, provide evidence or plans for evaluating effectiveness, and explain how the project will address existing safety gaps or disparities. Projects should aim for measurable results and potential for broader application or replication. The program is open to new initiatives or the expansion of successful past projects but not the continuation of existing efforts.