Reykjavík traffic safety plan
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
The plan supports the goal of a more walkable city and aims to reduce serious accidents and fatalities, with special emphasis on reducing accidents involving children. Reykjavík City is committed to adopting Vision Zero during the plan's term and serving as a model for other municipalities in traffic safety. The Vision Zero philosophy is based on the principle that no one should be seriously injured or killed in traffic accidents. Most serious accidents in Reykjavík involve people who are walking, cycling or traveling by other active means. The plan's implementation is therefore key to improving active transportation in the city. An update to the traffic safety plan will be completed in 2024. An information page will be launched on Reykjavík's website to detail the plan's goals and status, outlining actions underway to improve traffic safety in the city, such as reducing maximum speed limits.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status report on July 1, 2025
Traffic safety efforts continue steadily under policies established by the previous traffic safety plan. This spring, officials presented and gained approval for measures planned for 2025. The City is also examining ways to reduce serious accidents involving electric scooters. Meanwhile, work continues on updating the traffic safety plan.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description |
| July 2025 | Traffic safety efforts continue steadily under policies established by the previous traffic safety plan. This spring, officials presented and gained approval for measures planned for 2025. The City is also examining ways to reduce serious accidents involving electric scooters. Meanwhile, work continues on updating the traffic safety plan. |
Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:
Related actions
Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal A carbon-neutral city by 2040 and environmentally sustainable adaptation to climate change.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City is adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Combating climate change and adapting to it.
- 4. Improved access to healthy outdoor recreational options and food | Green Deal Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.