About this Event
Under Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s leadership, Milwaukee has seen three consecutive years of traffic death reductions, but more work remains. This summit brings together local leaders, transportation professionals, advocates, and residents to build on that momentum and accelerate implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
Throughout the day, the Summit will showcase proven strategies and innovative, people-centered solutions that advance safety, equity, and accessibility across Milwaukee’s streets and neighborhoods. Looking beyond infrastructure alone, sessions will explore a holistic approach to traffic safety, spanning policy, technology, the justice system, driver education, public transit, and community-led initiatives, while centering the needs of people who walk, bike, ride transit, and drive.
Through keynote conversations, panels, tours, interactive workshops, and community-led discussions featuring local and national speakers, participants will learn from local and national successes, share solutions, and leave with actionable ideas to help reduce traffic violence and create safer streets for all.
More than a conference, the Vision Zero Summit is a call to action. Whether you’re a city official, planner, engineer, nonprofit leader, or a neighbor passionate about safer streets, join us to connect, collaborate, and help shape a future where every Milwaukeean can move safely and freely – no matter where they live or how they travel.
- Reasonable accommodations provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Call 414-286-3475 or email [email protected].
- For questions related to the event in general, please contact [email protected]
- For more information about Vision Zero Milwaukee, visit milwaukee.gov/VisionZero
- If you would like to present or be a vendor at this event, please fill out this form
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Morning Check In
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome Keynote
Host: Anna Zivarts
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Transition
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BREAKOUT 1: Cutting Edge Science, Local Research, National Impact
Host: James Hannig, Alta Design + Planning
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BREAKOUT 1: Learning from Each Other: Vision Zero in Neighboring Communities
Host: Tao Yang, City of Madison
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BREAKOUT 1: Teen Education and Safe Driving
Host: Jodie Donabar, MKE REC
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
BREAKOUT 1: Extrication Demo
Host: Milwaukee Fire Department
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TOUR: Bublr Bikes Tour of Milwaukee
Host: Mike Amsden, City of Milwaukee DPW
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Transition
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
LUNCH: When Driving Is Not an Option Panel
Host: Anna Zivarts
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
LUNCH: Indoor Networking
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
LUNCH: Mobility Fair
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Transition
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
BREAKOUT 2: Accountability and Repair in the Justice System
Host: Judge Mary Triggiano, Marquette University
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
BREAKOUT 2: Milwaukee's Built Environment Changes
Host: Andrew Levy, WisDOT
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
BREAKOUT 2: Families for Safe Streets
Host: Jeanne Lupo, Enough is Enough ~Justice for Erin
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
TOUR: Native Milwaukee Lands
Host: Karen Lemke, Author of Easy Walks and Paddles MKE
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
TOUR: Creating Vibrant, People Centered Places
Host: Montavius Jones, Narvarte Development
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Transition
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
BREAKOUT 3: The Culture Shift
Host: Toni Casagrande, Bike Fed
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
BREAKOUT 3: Traffic Safety, State Advocacy
Host: Chris McCahill, UW-Madison
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
TOUR: Pedestrian Dignity Walk & Roll
Host: Jonathon Stalls, Author of WALK
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
TOUR: MCTS Connect 1 Ride
Host: Dan Adams, MCTS
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Transition
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Keynote
Host: Mayor Emily Jabbour
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
8th Street Happy Hour
Info: Sponsored by HNTB
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Continuing the Conversation: After Hours Author Reading
Host: Jonathon Stalls, Author of WALK
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Centennial Hall, 733 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, United States
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