Developed in Sweden, Vision Zero is the idea that every road death is a policy, design, and infrastructure failure — and if our leaders make different choices, no one will die in a traffic crash. Today, Vision Zero has been adopted by governments across the globe, but the program was initially brought to the United States after years of advocacy from Transportation Alternatives. After over a decade of Vision Zero in New York City, road deaths have plummeted in the five boroughs, and continue to fall. Safe streets save lives, and also create more beautiful, livable, and sustainable communities for all.