Near East Neighborhood Slow Zone - Vision Zero Demonstration Project
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ABOUT THE PROJECT The Vision Zero Neighborhood Slow Zones pilot program is an opportunity for residents to collaborate with the Near East Area Commission and the City of Columbus on traffic calming solutions.
The program intends to develop a toolkit of infrastructure and other transportation safety improvements that will reduce vehicle speeds on residential streets and create:
Safe and inviting streets for walking, biking and community activity
Conditions that lower risk and severity of crashes for all roadway users
Reductions in aggressive driving and cut-through traffic
WHAT IS A SLOW ZONE? Vision Zero Slow Zones are designated areas in neighborhoods where vehicle speeds are intentionally reduced through signage, roadway design features, or other traffic calming measures. The Vision Zero Slow Zones program aims to create a safer, more comfortable environment for people walking and biking in their community.
PROJECT TIMELINE Community engagement began in August 2025, with the project team and residents working together to develop a plan for improvements. Installation and construction are anticipated in summer 2026. After construction, there will be further opportunities for community input to evaluate the pilot program’s effectiveness.
ABOUT THE PROJECT The Vision Zero Neighborhood Slow Zones pilot program is an opportunity for residents to collaborate with the Near East Area Commission and the City of Columbus on traffic calming solutions.
The program intends to develop a toolkit of infrastructure and other transportation safety improvements that will reduce vehicle speeds on residential streets and create:
Safe and inviting streets for walking, biking and community activity
Conditions that lower risk and severity of crashes for all roadway users
Reductions in aggressive driving and cut-through traffic
WHAT IS A SLOW ZONE? Vision Zero Slow Zones are designated areas in neighborhoods where vehicle speeds are intentionally reduced through signage, roadway design features, or other traffic calming measures. The Vision Zero Slow Zones program aims to create a safer, more comfortable environment for people walking and biking in their community.
PROJECT TIMELINE Community engagement began in August 2025, with the project team and residents working together to develop a plan for improvements. Installation and construction are anticipated in summer 2026. After construction, there will be further opportunities for community input to evaluate the pilot program’s effectiveness.
