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Crashes in Denton streets are increasing, and so are the human and economic costs to our community.
The City of Denton is developing a Vision Zero Action Plan to address existing and future traffic safety deficiencies through education and proven measures in order to create a safer, more equitable mobility system for all. The plan will include a holistic strategy to reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries in Denton Texas.
Mission Statement
In March 2025, the Planning team, which consists of local municipal staff, civic leaders, law enforcement, interest groups, and other stakeholders collaborated to develop a mission statement for the City of Denton Vision Zero Action Plan:
Denton received federal grant funding to develop a plan as a part of the US Department of Transportation's bipartisan Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. The Vision Zero Action Plan will be structured to identify and prioritize safety needs both at the regional and local levels within equity focus areas.
Have questions or want to learn more about the project, contact us below:
Farhan Butt
Deputy Director, Transportation Services Division
Farhan.Butt@cityofdenton.com
940-349-7774
Sahar Esfandyari
Senior Transportation Planner
Sahar.Esfandyari@cityofdenton.com
Crashes in Denton streets are increasing, and so are the human and economic costs to our community.
The City of Denton is developing a Vision Zero Action Plan to address existing and future traffic safety deficiencies through education and proven measures in order to create a safer, more equitable mobility system for all. The plan will include a holistic strategy to reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries in Denton Texas.
Mission Statement
In March 2025, the Planning team, which consists of local municipal staff, civic leaders, law enforcement, interest groups, and other stakeholders collaborated to develop a mission statement for the City of Denton Vision Zero Action Plan:
Denton received federal grant funding to develop a plan as a part of the US Department of Transportation's bipartisan Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. The Vision Zero Action Plan will be structured to identify and prioritize safety needs both at the regional and local levels within equity focus areas.
Have questions or want to learn more about the project, contact us below:
Farhan Butt
Deputy Director, Transportation Services Division
Farhan.Butt@cityofdenton.com
940-349-7774
Sahar Esfandyari
Senior Transportation Planner
Sahar.Esfandyari@cityofdenton.com
Page published: 02 May 2025, 12:58 PM
Vision Zero Phases
1: Coalition Building and Information Gathering
Vicki Byrd, City Council Member Jill Jester, City Council Member Eric Pruitt, P&Z Member Suzanne Rumohr, Mobility Committee Kareem Doucette, TxDOT Denton District Office Jerred Raye, Police Department Wendy McGee, Our Daily Bread Bryan Cose, Police Department Judy Patman, Our Daily Bread and Children's Advocacy Center Steve Shaumberg, DCTA Staff Farhan Butt, Transportation Services Tina Firgens, Development Services Tina Massey, Denton County Staff Christopher Hawke, UNT Representative Alex Thomas, TWU Representative Robert Ramirez, TWU Representatives Jenica Bates, Denton County Health Department, Healthy Communities Coalition Hayley Zagurski, Planning Trevor Crain, Capital Projects Daniel Kremer, Streets Chandra Muruganandham, City of Denton Jason Nalley, Police Department Steve Swanburg, DCTA Staff Bradley Lahart, EMS/Fire Mary Martin, Denton ISD Ziad Kharrat, Parks and Recreation Matthew Mestre, TxDOT Jamie Adams, Denton Chamber of Commerce EDP Christine Taylor, United Way Denton Seth Garcia, City of Denton Shalbak Mohammad, City of Denton Stephen Belknap, Denton County Megan Schuth, City of Denton Kevin Hewell, City of Denton Michael Misantonis, NCT COG James Andrews, City of Denton Angie Manglaris, City of Denton Scott McDonald, City of Denton Charlie Rosendahl, City of Denton Justin Stackhouse, City of Denton Kristin Jones, United Way Denton Amjad Ouda, Denton County
2. Public Engagement
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3. Analysis
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4. Review Draft Plan
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5. Adopt Final Plan
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FAQ
What is Vision Zero/Toward Zero Deaths?
Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has proved successful across Europe — and now it’s gaining momentum in major American cities.
Learn more at https://visionzeronetwork.org/
What is SS4A?
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Learn more at https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A
How can I give input on the plan?
Public input and engagement are key to a collaborative and equitable Vision Zero Action Plan. Take the survey and/or contribute to the map survey to share your input.
When will the plan be complete?
The Vision Zero Action Planning Team is scheduled to finalize the plan for adoption at the end of 2025.
When will I see construction begin?
Construction on improvements identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan are not yet programmed for design and construction. Future updates on upcoming construction will be shared in the City of Denton's Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
