Which road safety interventions have had the greatest impact in casualties in recent years?
Background
The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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IMPROVA - Injury Mitigation to Promote Vision-Zero Achievement
Until now, the approach to road safety has primarily focused on analyzing the most common types of injuries based on road user types and crash characteristics. There is a growing consensus to shift the paradigm towards a...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on road safety interventions and their impact on casualties, providing a user-centric approach.
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TRANS-SAFE
The TRANS-SAFE project will involve national, regional, and city level demonstrations to test different types of innovative and integrated Safe System solutions, complemented by a comprehensive toolbox, capacity developm...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project involves demonstrations of innovative Safe System solutions, which may have an impact on road safety interventions.
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The RTrT Partnership: Reducing Traffic-related TraumA - A community-based prevention and first-response programme intervention for Malawi and beyond.
Injuries resulting from road traffic collisions are a major and growing cause of preventable death in sub-Saharan Africa. Road traffic collisions in low and middle income African countries account for approximately 169,0...
Funded by: MRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project specifically focuses on reducing traffic-related trauma through community-based interventions, addressing road safety concerns.