Midland Students Invited to Vision Zero Art Contests

Competitions aim to raise awareness about traffic and pedestrian safety

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Midland County, the city of Midland, and community partners are inviting local students to participate in one of two art contests as part of the Vision Zero initiative. The contests are designed to promote safe behaviors on area roadways and encourage students to share safety messages about how their everyday choices can help protect everyone who uses Midland's streets.

Why it matters

Vision Zero is a collaborative effort focused on eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries. By engaging students in creative ways, organizers hope to empower the next generation to think critically about roadway safety and become leaders in making the community safer for everyone.

The details

The 2-D Art Competition is open to students in grades K-6, who will create original artwork promoting traffic, pedestrian or road safety. One winner will be selected from each grade level, with the winning artwork showcased and displayed. Meanwhile, students in grades 7-12 can enter the Vision Zero Video Challenge, creating an original video under one minute that highlights a roadway safety message. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three entries, and the winning videos will be featured at a City Council meeting and on the Vision Zero website.

  • Submissions for both contests are now open.
  • The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. on March 20, 2026.

The players

Midland County

The county organizing the Vision Zero art contests.

City of Midland

The city partnering with the county on the Vision Zero initiative and art contests.

Steven Villela

Midland County Commissioner who stated that education is a key part of the Vision Zero effort.

Brian Stubbs

Midland City Councilman who said the contests help spark conversations that can lead to safer decisions on the streets.

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What they’re saying

“Vision Zero is about saving lives, and education is a key part of that effort. By engaging students in a creative way, we're empowering the next generation to think critically about roadway safety and to be leaders in making our community safer for everyone.”

— Steven Villela, Midland County Commissioner (mrt.com)

“When students take ownership of safety messages, those lessons extend beyond the classroom and into families and neighborhoods. These contests help spark conversations that can lead to safer decisions on our streets every day.”

— Brian Stubbs, Midland City Councilman (mrt.com)

What’s next

The deadline to submit entries for the Vision Zero art contests is 5 p.m. on March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

By engaging students in creative ways to promote traffic and pedestrian safety, the Vision Zero initiative in Midland aims to empower the next generation to become leaders in making the community safer for everyone who uses the city's streets.