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Resolution R-26-0070
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 18872 Final Action Date: 2/12/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DEVELOP A VISION ZERO POLICY ("POLICY") TO ASSIST
THE CITY OF MIAMI TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF ELIMINATING CRASHES
THAT RESULT IN FATALITIES OR SEVERE INJURIES, WHILE IMPROVING
MOBILITY, AND PRESENT THE POLICY TO THE CITY COMMISSION TO
REVIEW FOR ADOPTION WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins, Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
WHEREAS, the life and health of all persons living and traveling within the City of Miami
("City") are of utmost priority, and no one should lose their life or be seriously injured while
traveling on the City streets; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is the concept that traffic deaths and serious injuries on
roadways are unacceptable; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is a holistic strategy aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and
severe injuries suffered by all road users while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for
all; and
WHEREAS, streets and transportation systems have traditionally been designed
primarily to move cars efficiently, and Vision Zero supports a paradigm shift by designing streets
and transportation systems to move all people safely, including people of all ages and abilities,
pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, scooter riders, and motorcyclists, as well as drivers
and passengers of motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero recognizes that people will sometimes make mistakes, so the
road system and related policies should be designed to ensure that those inevitable mistakes do
not result in severe injuries or fatalities; therefore, transportation planners and engineers
and policymakers are expected to improve the roadway environment, policies, and other related
systems to lessen the severity of crashes; and
WHEREAS, traffic crashes are among the leading cause of deaths in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the City's transportation infrastructure serves a number of vulnerable road
users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, speed is a major determining factor of survival in a crash; and
WHEREAS, the City will work toward reducing vehicle speeds to reduce the likelihood of
death in a crash; and
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WHEREAS, children, older adults, people of color, people with disabilities, people who
are unhoused, and people with low income face a significantly disproportionate risk of traffic
injuries and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, making streets safer for all people using all modes of transportation will
encourage people to travel on foot, by bicycle, and by public transit, which supports a healthier,
more active lifestyle and reduces environmental pollution; and
WHEREAS, successful Vision Zero programs are a result of both a complete
government approach (i.e., interdepartmental, coordinated initiatives) and community support of
Vision Zero objectives and action plans; and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero resolutions and policies have been adopted by many
jurisdictions across the United States; and
WHEREAS, a Vision Zero policy is a valuable tool to formalize, prioritize, and pursue
policies that can help a local jurisdiction achieve the goal of eliminating crashes that result in
fatalities or severe injuries, as well as improving mobility for all; and
WHEREAS, a Vision Zero policy should provide a clear framework and process for the
City to develop a comprehensive and actionable plan to achieve the City's Vision Zero goals
through a combination of strategies that prioritize improvements to create safer speeds and
safer roads and that improve safety culture and collaboration in underserved areas with high
crash rates; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it desirable and in the best interest of the City
and its inhabitants to adopt a Vision Zero policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby directs the City Manager to develop a Vision
Zero policy and present said policy to the City Commission to review for adoption within ninety
(90) days of the effective date of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective ten (10) days upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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City of Miami
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