Vision Zero Chapel Hill

Whether you're driving, walking, or cycling, your input is important.

“Vision Zero Chapel Hill” is a local initiative to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2031. Through traffic safety solutions and equitable mobility options for all, Vision Zero uses strategies informed by data to increase road safety to prevent serious injury and decrease crashes. These are the three main pillars of Vision Zero in Chapel Hill:

Guiding town-wide policies for transportation planning, the design of streets and sidewalks, the maintenance of public rights-of-way, and traffic enforcement;
Working with the community to create “Safe Routes to School”; and
Prioritizing the safety of all road users in transportation decisions, with a special emphasis on vulnerable road users.

For additional information and data, the Town has created a Vision Zero Dashboard that shows bicycle and pedestrian-involved crashes between 2007-2024. Availability of data varies by year. Crashes include UNC Police and CHPD reports. Bicycle data begins in 2019.

Whether you're driving, walking, or cycling, your input is important.

Guiding town-wide policies for transportation planning, the design of streets and sidewalks, the maintenance of public rights-of-way, and traffic enforcement;
Working with the community to create “Safe Routes to School”; and
Prioritizing the safety of all road users in transportation decisions, with a special emphasis on vulnerable road users.

May is Bike Month!

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Celebrate all month long with community rides, family‑friendly events, and safety resources that support our Vision Zero commitment to safer streets for everyone. Explore events, learn safety tips, and help us build a more connected Chapel Hill. Scroll down to see what’s happening!
May is National Bike Month, and Chapel Hill is excited to celebrate! It’s a chance to enjoy our community’s bike culture — from our bike lanes and greenways to our commitment to creating safer streets for everyone. As part of Vision Zero, Bike Month also highlights how we can all help prevent severe crashes and support people biking, walking, and rolling.
Why Bike Month Matters
Biking brings people together, boosts health, and helps reduce traffic and pollution. It also reminds us that:
• Everyone deserves to move safely, no matter how they travel.
• Drivers play a key role by slowing down, staying alert, and watching for people biking and walking.
• Kids benefit when they have safe places to ride and build confidence.
• Bike lanes and greenways make trips more comfortable and predictable for everyone.
Bike Month Events
• Bike-to-School Day Roundtable – April 28, 6–7:30 p.m., Chapel Hill Public Library
• Council Proclamation – April 29, 6 p.m., Town Hall
• Bike to School Day – May 6, All Day, throughout Town
• Bike-Themed Movie in the Park – May 8, 6:30 p.m., Community Center
• Bike-to-Work Day – May 15, with a morning pit stop on Tanyard Branch Trail
• RollFest 2026: The Wheel-y Wild West – May 16, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Community Center
Safety Reminders
• Slow down and watch for people biking, walking, and rolling — especially in neighborhoods and near schools.
• Give people on bikes plenty of space.
• Plan low‑stress trips on our greenway network.
• Bikes can go on all Chapel Hill Transit buses (note: e‑bikes don't fit on racks).
Learn More
Explore resources and share feedback on our Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School Engage pages.
Let’s celebrate Bike Month — and work together to build a safer, more connected Chapel Hill.
Celebrate all month long with community rides, family‑friendly events, and safety resources that support our Vision Zero commitment to safer streets for everyone. Explore events, learn safety tips, and help us build a more connected Chapel Hill. Scroll down to see what’s happening!
May is National Bike Month, and Chapel Hill is excited to celebrate! It’s a chance to enjoy our community’s bike culture — from our bike lanes and greenways to our commitment to creating safer streets for everyone. As part of Vision Zero, Bike Month also highlights how we can all help prevent severe crashes and support people biking, walking, and rolling.
Why Bike Month Matters
Biking brings people together, boosts health, and helps reduce traffic and pollution. It also reminds us that:
• Everyone deserves to move safely, no matter how they travel.
• Drivers play a key role by slowing down, staying alert, and watching for people biking and walking.
• Kids benefit when they have safe places to ride and build confidence.
• Bike lanes and greenways make trips more comfortable and predictable for everyone.
Bike Month Events
• Bike-to-School Day Roundtable – April 28, 6–7:30 p.m., Chapel Hill Public Library
• Council Proclamation – April 29, 6 p.m., Town Hall
• Bike to School Day – May 6, All Day, throughout Town
• Bike-Themed Movie in the Park – May 8, 6:30 p.m., Community Center
• Bike-to-Work Day – May 15, with a morning pit stop on Tanyard Branch Trail
• RollFest 2026: The Wheel-y Wild West – May 16, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Community Center
Safety Reminders
• Slow down and watch for people biking, walking, and rolling — especially in neighborhoods and near schools.
• Give people on bikes plenty of space.
• Plan low‑stress trips on our greenway network.
• Bikes can go on all Chapel Hill Transit buses (note: e‑bikes don't fit on racks).
Learn More
Explore resources and share feedback on our Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School Engage pages.
Let’s celebrate Bike Month — and work together to build a safer, more connected Chapel Hill.
S. Merritt Mill Road Walk Audit - 9am on 3/11

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Who: Anyone interested in Vision Zero, pedestrian safety, and safer streets
What: S Merritt Mill Walk Audit
When: Wednesday March 11^th from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Where: Merritt Mill Rd, in front of the Jiffy Lube building
Why: We will assess current conditions, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvements in this area.

Getting there:
Parking:

505 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

103 Boyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510

208 Sunset Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Closest bus stops:
West Franklin Street at North Roberson Street (CW, F, J)

What to expect:

If you have never done one, the purpose of a walk audit is to gather on-the-ground knowledge of safety concerns cyclists and pedestrians face so that we can find potential improvements.

We will have safety vests, worksheets, clipboards, and pens for all participants.

We expect the total distance covered will about 1 mile of total walking (see map attached).

Please take a virtual walk in Google Street view prior to meeting.
Who: Anyone interested in Vision Zero, pedestrian safety, and safer streets
What: S Merritt Mill Walk Audit
When: Wednesday March 11^th from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Where: Merritt Mill Rd, in front of the Jiffy Lube building
Why: We will assess current conditions, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvements in this area.

Getting there:
Parking:

505 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

103 Boyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510

208 Sunset Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Closest bus stops:
West Franklin Street at North Roberson Street (CW, F, J)

What to expect:

If you have never done one, the purpose of a walk audit is to gather on-the-ground knowledge of safety concerns cyclists and pedestrians face so that we can find potential improvements.

We will have safety vests, worksheets, clipboards, and pens for all participants.

We expect the total distance covered will about 1 mile of total walking (see map attached).

Please take a virtual walk in Google Street view prior to meeting.
Skipper Bowles Drive Walk Audit 1/12/26

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The Vision Zero team invites you to join our walk audit on Monday January 12^th from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. The audit route will be around one mile, along Skipper Bowles Dr. Our central meeting location will be the Ridge Rd and Manning Dr intersection. A walk audit allows us to assess the conditions of the street, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvement in this area.

If you would like to send this email out to your neighbors and community members, please use this link! Thank you very much and we hope to see you there!

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The Vision Zero team invites you to join our walk audit on Monday January 12^th from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. The audit route will be around one mile, along Skipper Bowles Dr. Our central meeting location will be the Ridge Rd and Manning Dr intersection. A walk audit allows us to assess the conditions of the street, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvement in this area.

If you would like to send this email out to your neighbors and community members, please use this link! Thank you very much and we hope to see you there!

Who: Anyone interested in Vision Zero, pedestrian safety, and safer streets
What: Skipper Bowles Walk Audit
When: Monday January 12^th from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Where: Intersection of Ridge Rd and Manning Dr
Why: We will assess current conditions, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvements in this area.

Getting there:
Parking:

Williamson Lot (Paid Parking)

Rams Head Parking Deck (Paid Parking)

Closest bus stops:

Bowles Drive at Craige Dorm (RU)

Manning Drive at Hinton James (U)

Ridge Road at Ehringhaus Hall (CCX and RU)

What to expect:

If you have never done one, the purpose of a walk audit is to gather on-the-ground knowledge of safety concerns cyclists and pedestrians face so that we can find potential improvements.

We will have safety vests, worksheets, clipboards, and pens for all participants.

We expect the total distance covered will about 1 mile of total walking (see map attached).

Please take a virtual walk in Google Street view prior to meeting.
Legion Road Walk Audit 11/17

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The Vision Zero team invites you to join our walk audit on Monday November 17th from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM. The audit route will be around a mile from Formosa Lane to Cooper Street along Legion Rd. Our central meeting location will be the Formosa Ln. and Legion Rd. Intersection

A walk audit allows us to assess the conditions of the street, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvement in this area. If you would like to send this out to your neighbors and community members, please use this link! Thank you very much and IContinue reading
The Vision Zero team invites you to join our walk audit on Monday November 17th from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM. The audit route will be around a mile from Formosa Lane to Cooper Street along Legion Rd. Our central meeting location will be the Formosa Ln. and Legion Rd. Intersection

A walk audit allows us to assess the conditions of the street, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvement in this area. If you would like to send this out to your neighbors and community members, please use this link! Thank you very much and I hope to see you there!

Who: Anyone interested in Vision Zero, pedestrian safety, and safer streets
What: Legion Walk Audit
When: Monday November 17th from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Where: Intersection of Formosa Ln. and Legion Rd.
Why: We will assess current conditions, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvements in this area.

Getting there:
Parking:
Village Office Park
Closest bus stops:
Legion Road at Formosa Drive (Bus Route D)
What to expect:
If you have never done one, the purpose of a walk audit is to gather on-the-ground knowledge of safety concerns cyclists and pedestrians face so that we can find potential improvements.
We will have safety vests, worksheets, clipboards, and pens for all participants.
We expect the total distance covered will about 1 mile of total walking (see map attached).

Please take a virtual walk in Google Street view prior to meeting.
UNC Walk Audit RAIN DATE: Tuesday 9/30

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Due to today's weather, we are postponing our walk audit to Tuesday, September 30^th from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM. The audit route will be one mile, forming a loop from Country Club Rd., South Rd., Raleigh St. and back to our starting point:
Our central meeting location will be the Country Club Rd. and Raleigh St. intersection: A walk audit allows us to assess the conditions of the street, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvement in this area!

Who: Anyone interested in Vision Zero, pedestrian safety, and safer streets
What: UNC Walk Audit (Loop from Country Club, Raleigh Rd, and Raleigh St.)
When: Tuesday, September 30^th from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Where: Intersection of Country Club Rd and Raleigh St.
Why: We will assess current conditions, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvements in this area.
Event Link: Vision Zero Chapel Hill | Engage Chapel Hill

Getting there:

Parking:

Parking: Morehead Lot (Paid Parking)

East Rosemary Deck (Paid Parking)

Closest bus stops:

Raleigh Street at Spencer Hall (NU, U)

Raleigh Street at Mangum Hall (NU, U)

What to expect:

If you have never done one, the purpose of a walk audit is to gather on-the-ground knowledge of safety concerns cyclists and pedestrians face so that we can find potential improvements.

We will have safety vests, worksheets, clipboards, and pens for all participants.

We expect the total distance covered will about 1 mile of total walking (see map above).

Please take a virtual walk in Google Street view prior to meeting.
Due to today's weather, we are postponing our walk audit to Tuesday, September 30^th from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM. The audit route will be one mile, forming a loop from Country Club Rd., South Rd., Raleigh St. and back to our starting point:
Our central meeting location will be the Country Club Rd. and Raleigh St. intersection: A walk audit allows us to assess the conditions of the street, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvement in this area!

Who: Anyone interested in Vision Zero, pedestrian safety, and safer streets
What: UNC Walk Audit (Loop from Country Club, Raleigh Rd, and Raleigh St.)
When: Tuesday, September 30^th from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Where: Intersection of Country Club Rd and Raleigh St.
Why: We will assess current conditions, identify safety concerns, and develop potential improvements in this area.
Event Link: Vision Zero Chapel Hill | Engage Chapel Hill

Getting there:

Parking:

Parking: Morehead Lot (Paid Parking)

East Rosemary Deck (Paid Parking)

Closest bus stops:

Raleigh Street at Spencer Hall (NU, U)

Raleigh Street at Mangum Hall (NU, U)

What to expect:

If you have never done one, the purpose of a walk audit is to gather on-the-ground knowledge of safety concerns cyclists and pedestrians face so that we can find potential improvements.

We will have safety vests, worksheets, clipboards, and pens for all participants.

We expect the total distance covered will about 1 mile of total walking (see map above).

Please take a virtual walk in Google Street view prior to meeting.
Office of Mobility & Greenways Open House

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Come learn about current and upcoming Town of Chapel Hill Transportation and Mobility projects.
When: Thursday, September 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Chapel Hill Public Library, Room A
We’ll share information about these current and upcoming projects:

N. Estes Dr. resurfacing & bike lanes (Caswell Rd. to E. Franklin St.)

Pinehurst Dr. resurfacing & bike lanes (Burning Tree Dr. to Ephesus Church Rd.)

Ephesus Church Rd. sidewalks

Fordham sidepath

Vision Zero

Safe Routes to School

Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways Feasibility Study
Come learn about current and upcoming Town of Chapel Hill Transportation and Mobility projects.
When: Thursday, September 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Chapel Hill Public Library, Room A
We’ll share information about these current and upcoming projects:

N. Estes Dr. resurfacing & bike lanes (Caswell Rd. to E. Franklin St.)

Pinehurst Dr. resurfacing & bike lanes (Burning Tree Dr. to Ephesus Church Rd.)

Ephesus Church Rd. sidewalks

Fordham sidepath

Vision Zero

Safe Routes to School

Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways Feasibility Study
Safety Science 101 short film premiers

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Tune in on YouTube for the Premier of Safety Science 101, a powerful new short film co-produced by Families for Safe Streets (FSS) and Jessie Singer.

📅 Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
🕖 Time: 7 PM ET (4 pm PT/ 5 pm MT/6 pm CT)
▶️ Watch & Comment Live on Youtube

Why Watch Live?
This film challenges the myth that traffic violence is just about bad drivers and shows how the Safe System Approach can save lives. By joining the live premiere, you can:

Watch alongside FSS members, survivors, and advocates from across the country

Comment and share your reactions in real time

Help kick off the FSS national Safety Science campaign leading into World Day of Remembrance

This is more than a film—it’s a tool for change. By watching and sharing, you’re helping build a national conversation that holds systems, not just individuals, accountable.
Tune in on YouTube for the Premier of Safety Science 101, a powerful new short film co-produced by Families for Safe Streets (FSS) and Jessie Singer.

📅 Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
🕖 Time: 7 PM ET (4 pm PT/ 5 pm MT/6 pm CT)
▶️ Watch & Comment Live on Youtube

Why Watch Live?
This film challenges the myth that traffic violence is just about bad drivers and shows how the Safe System Approach can save lives. By joining the live premiere, you can:

Watch alongside FSS members, survivors, and advocates from across the country

Comment and share your reactions in real time

Help kick off the FSS national Safety Science campaign leading into World Day of Remembrance

This is more than a film—it’s a tool for change. By watching and sharing, you’re helping build a national conversation that holds systems, not just individuals, accountable.
New Traffic Calming Effort on S. Elliott Rd.

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Next time you travel on S. Elliott Road you’ll notice new modular medians designed to slow cars down. Our Public Works staff placed the medians at a curve in the road just west of Fordham Boulevard. These medians help calm traffic by requiring drivers to slow down to stay in their lane as the road curves.
Next time you travel on S. Elliott Road you’ll notice new modular medians designed to slow cars down. Our Public Works staff placed the medians at a curve in the road just west of Fordham Boulevard. These medians help calm traffic by requiring drivers to slow down to stay in their lane as the road curves.
Safety Improvements on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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A new crosswalk is under construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Taylor Street and Critz Drive. This crossing is similar to others along the road – it’ll have flashing lights to alert drivers and a pedestrian island where people can stop to make sure the road is clear. We’re also adding a sidewalk on the east side of the road, filling an existing gap for people who are walking along the road.
The NC Department of Transportation tested multiple locations for this crosswalk and ultimately settled on this as the best choice for overall function and safety of everyone using the road. This project has been a priority due to serious crashes involving people crossing the road in this area.
A new crosswalk is under construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Taylor Street and Critz Drive. This crossing is similar to others along the road – it’ll have flashing lights to alert drivers and a pedestrian island where people can stop to make sure the road is clear. We’re also adding a sidewalk on the east side of the road, filling an existing gap for people who are walking along the road.
The NC Department of Transportation tested multiple locations for this crosswalk and ultimately settled on this as the best choice for overall function and safety of everyone using the road. This project has been a priority due to serious crashes involving people crossing the road in this area.
West Cameron Avenue Protected Bike Lane Project

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The design of protected bicycle infrastructure on West Cameron Avenue is underway and we have some initial plans that we want to share with the community and hear your feedback on! This webpage is the place to go for all project information. Please explore the designs and other materials that have been posted and take our survey to let us know what you think.

Community and stakeholder feedback is one of several factors that go into the decision about how to design this project – or any of the Town's projects. We also consider user experience, NCDOT requirements, accessibility, designContinue reading
The design of protected bicycle infrastructure on West Cameron Avenue is underway and we have some initial plans that we want to share with the community and hear your feedback on! This webpage is the place to go for all project information. Please explore the designs and other materials that have been posted and take our survey to let us know what you think.

Community and stakeholder feedback is one of several factors that go into the decision about how to design this project – or any of the Town's projects. We also consider user experience, NCDOT requirements, accessibility, design standards, environmental impacts, cost, safety, utilities, construction and maintenance considerations, and overall network connectivity.

We've got lots of great events and ways to get involved planned over the next few weeks. We expect community engagement will happen through April 25th. We look forward to hearing from you!