Madison Honors Road Traffic Victims Through Vision Zero Initiative

Burr Jones Park installation marks World Day of Remembrance

The City of Madison’s Vision Zero initiative is marking the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with a dedicated public installation at Burr Jones Park, running from November 9 through November 15, 2026.

The observance brings together communities worldwide to honor individuals killed or severely injured in traffic crashes while standing in solidarity with affected families. For Madison, the display anchors a week aimed at shifting public perception, reminding the community that traffic deaths are preventable.

Madison's shared transit system

In Madison, daily transit involves a mix of walking, biking, bussing, and driving. That shared daily reality requires a baseline of infrastructure and behavior that protects the most vulnerable travelers on the road.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway calls for street safety

In Madison, we get to school and work by walking, biking, bussing, or driving. Our streets need to be safe for everyone, said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. Through Vision Zero Madison, we are working toward a future where no one has to experience the devastating loss of a loved one because of a traffic crash. One life lost is too many, and we all have a role to play in making Vision Zero a reality.

City prioritizes smarter street design and transportation systems

The exhibition at 1820 E. Washington Ave. pairs quiet reflection with concrete civic messaging. The City is prioritizing smarter street design and transportation systems, in addition to education and enforcement. Recommended daily safety actions include slowing down, yielding to pedestrians, avoiding distractions, driving sober, wearing seat belts, and looking out for vulnerable road users.

Visitors evaluate individual choices to prevent future tragedies

Visitors walking the path this week are encouraged to view the installation not just as a memorial for those lost, but as a prompt to evaluate individual choices and community action that can help prevent future tragedies.