WATCH: AARP Joins 2025 Philadelphia Vision Zero Conference

Every day, older adults in Philadelphia face serious risks just trying to cross the street.

In 2024, adults 65+ made up over 20% of pedestrian traffic fatalities nationwide. This video explores how Vision Zero—a citywide initiative to eliminate traffic deaths—is making Philadelphia’s streets safer for everyone, especially older adults.

On March 28th, AARP Pennsylvania joined city leaders, and community partners at the 2025 Vision Zero Conference as they highlighted progress, challenges, and the work still ahead to ensure safe, walkable communities for all. We spoke with many city leaders on hand, including City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Deputy Managing Director Michael Carroll, City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, and others.

Watch the video above to learn more about the Vision Zero initiative and the conference.

Learn more and get involved: aarp.org/livable