Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition

World Day of Remembrance

World Day of Remembrance is an annual international event during which we gather as a community to reflect upon those we've lost and commit ourselves to improving our roads. 

In 2024 so far, over 1,600 lives have been lost to, or seriously injured by, a traffic crash in Massachusetts — not including the countless friends, family, and loved ones impacted as well. On November 17th, the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition will recognize each person impacted during this year’s World Day of Remembrance for victims of traffic crashes. The Vision Zero Coalition is working with advocates and those impacted by road traffic crashes to host events and honor crash victims across Massachusetts.

We invite you to join us in recognizing World Day of Remembrance by taking individual action or joining/planning events in your community. Check out our World Day of Remembrance 2024 Toolkit for tips on how to organize your own action. 

List of Events: 

Wednesday, November 13th

  • The MA Vision Zero Coalition is hosting a Lit Drop at State House. Interested in joining us? Submit this interest form today.

Saturday, November 16th

  • Methuen World Day of Remembrance Event on Saturday, November 16th, 10am-12pm at the Methuen Rail Trail, 63 Railroad St, Methuen. 

Sunday, November 17th

  • WalkBike Springfield and Holyoke Bike & Ped Committee are hosting an event on the steps of Springfield Central Library on State St. at 1:00pm
  • Ride for Your Life is a group bike ride starting in Cambridge, MA at 11am and ending with a rally in Boston at 12:00pm. Sign up for more details here. 
  • WalkBike Worcester, MassBike, Etel Haxhiaj (District 5 City Councilor), and Robert Bilotta (City Council Candidate) are hosting an event at the Worcester Auditorium, 2 Highland Street (Grove St Plaza) at 3:00pm.

Wednesday, November 20th

  • Pittsfield Community Design Center (429 North Street, Pittsfield) from 4:00-6:00pm. All are invited to remember someone who has been lost as a result of a traffic crash, whether cycling, walking, or driving.

Thursday, November 28th

  • The second annual Sidney’s Rainbow Run will be held on Thursday, 11/28 in Andover, in honor of Sidney Mae Olson.

We will continue to add to this list as events are confirmed. Hosting an event that isn't listed? Please email [email protected] so we can include it!

How to Host an Event:

In 2023 we hosted a webinar about World Day of Remembrance and how to take action in your own community. You can watch the video below.

World Day of Remembrance Mini-Grants Available

Coalition member, MassBike, has launched the World Day of Remembrance 2024 Mini-Grant Program, with funding from the Charlie Proctor Memorial Fund. Grants of $50-$200 are available to help cover costs for public events remembering victims of road traffic crashes.

Grants can be used for event expenses like food, supplies, and space or equipment rentals. Applications are open now and will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 6th.

Apply today and join us in honoring those impacted by traffic crashes while advocating for safer roads.

Have you been impacted by traffic violence? View our resources, and hear other’s stories and consider sharing your own. 

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