2024 Texas Vision Zero Summit

Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 9:00 AM

Majestic Metro, 911 Preston St
Houston, TX 77002

Thanks to those who joined us for the 2024 Texas Vision Zero Summit, Friday, May 3rd, 9am – 2pm at the historic Majestic Metro in the heart of Downtown Houston and steps from a light rail station. Coffee and light snacks will be provided in the morning followed by a luncheon.

This year’s summit showcased groundbreaking solutions and foster dialogue aimed at eradicating traffic fatalities in Texas. As advocates for change, we believe that together, we can create safer streets for all Texans.

AGENDA

8:30am          Networking
9:00am          Welcome to the Summit, Jay Blazek Crossley
9:10am          Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones
9:30am          Shondra Wygal on AARP Texas’ suite of community tools
9:40am          Nick Samuel, on CAMPO’s Successful $2.3 million SS4A Grant
9:50am          Interactive Discussion #1
10:10am         Brian Rodriguez, Carrillo Elementary Cycling Club
10:20am        Dexter Handy, Washington Avenue Walk Audit Analysis & Lessons Learned
10:40am        Jay Blazek Crossley, The State of Vision Zero in Texas
11:10am         Emmanuel Núñez, I Love 11th Street
11:20am         Garland Council Member Deborah Morris
11:40am         David Fouts – What We’ve Learned as Vision Zero Evangelists across the State
12:00pm        Lunch and open table discussions
12:20pm        Keynote address: Megan Kimble interviewed by Evan Mintz, Arnold Ventures
1:00pm           Interactive Discussion # 2
1:10pm           Closing Panel – Reflections on the evolution of Vision Zero in Houston
                              Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
                              Christof Spieler, Huitt-Zollars
                              Joe Cutrufo, BikeHouston
                              Zoabe Hafeez, MD, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth HOU
                              Gabe Cazares, LINKHouston
                              Moderator: Jay Blazek Crossley
2:00pm           End

 

The 2024 Texas Vision Zero Summit was part of a greater week of Transportation Safety in Houston

While technically separate events, we’re excited to co-locate with other initiatives aimed at promoting transportation safety:

• Tuesday, April 30: Farm&City Safe Streets for Texans Training for City/County Staff Click Here to Sign Up
• Wednesday. May 1st: Walk Audit/Tours are a Fundamental Community Building Tool. Stay tuned for more information.Explore the AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit: [you can sign up when you register for the Pedestrian Safety Forum]
• Thursday, May 2: TTI Pedestrian Safety Forum [Click here to learn more and to Register]
• And then on Friday, May 3rd: Texas Vision Zero Summit [Register TODAY]

Secure your spot today and join us in shaping the future of transportation safety in Texas!

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