June 17th, 2025
Towards the EU’s zero ambition for Road Safety
As cities become denser and mobility becomes more diverse, reducing conflict between heavy vehicles and VRUs is vital. EU–North America cooperation, including through the IURC-NA programme, is helping cities learn from one another and pilot new solutions.
Urban streets are growing busier and more dangerous. Heavy vehicles, essential for commerce, also pose a serious risk to pedestrians, cyclists and micromobility users in dense city environments. With the EU’s “Vision Zero” goal of eliminating road fatalities by 2050, this IURC Best Practice explores the critical intersection between road safety, urban mobility, and the role of policy and technology in saving lives. From regulatory innovation to public education and vehicle design, this piece provides a roadmap for tackling one of today’s most pressing urban mobility challenges.
Despite advancements in safety features and legislation, vulnerable road users (VRUs) continue to face disproportionate risks, especially in collisions with large trucks. This Best Practice highlights the data behind the danger, the EU and North America’s evolving response, and inspiring case studies from Milan, Boston, and Toronto, each offering different but effective pathways to safer streets.
👉 Discover the Best Practice shaping safer cities; read the full article to explore how local and international initiatives are making Vision Zero a reality, one street at a time.