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#Road #Infrastructure is the single element with more influence in the severity of a car #accident even if it is not at the origin of the accident. Safer roads and forgiving roads are essential to #RoadSafety and the implementation of #SafeSystem approach, base of the 2nd Decade of Action for Road Safety led by United Nations You can check how PIARC - World Road Association is contributing to road safety.

Keep the flow steady, keep the site safe! 🚧 Our traffic management solutions ensure smooth operations and enhanced safety at every construction site. From strategic planning to on-the-ground execution, we've got you covered. Let's navigate through challenges together, one lane at a time. #TrafficManagement #ConstructionSafety #SiteOperations #SmoothSailing #safetyculture #safetytraining #safetyfirst

A while ago, I developed a conceptual model to show how the larger systems could influence the final road safety outcomes (i.e., road death and serious injury). This might be a new way of looking at the Safe System approach - or a way to marry up a couple of concurrent approaches to road safety: the Safe System approach, and the Systems approach. It became quite clear at the Australasian Road Safety Conference 2023 that there are misalignments in the thinking and approaches we take to road safety across Australia and New Zealand. We need to find a way to reconcile differences and utilise all these approaches to achieve Zero Road Deaths and Serious Injuries. In a joint paper with Michael Nieuwesteeg, Soames Job and Eric Howard, we discussed this approach, and in a plenary session with Martin Small, Ann Williamson and Gemma Read, we had productive chats/debates about these approaches. As a part of Austroads Project: Charting a Path to Zero, we are working with several stakeholders and are planning to engage even more people to develop a Planning Framework to Achieve Zero Road Death and Serious Injury. Follow us here: https://lnkd.in/dBVXFVDe, and reach out to us if you have any thoughts or ideas to help us on the way. Charting a Path to Zero's Stream 1 is ongoing and we have Team Lösningar helping us there as our consultants. Stay tuned and we'll have more news to share soon. Johan Strandroth, Jessica Truong, Kenn Beer, Tana Tan (PhD) Acknowledging our Expert Advisory Committee and Project Control Group, as well. For the full list of these groups, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dBVXFVDe

Pre-planning for project safety is an impactful way to reduce TRIR and DART rates. Learn more: abc.org/spr #ABCMeritShopProud #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #NSM

The first National Road Safety Annual Progress Report has been released by Australian, state and territory Infrastructure and Transport Ministers. The report provides an overview of the combined efforts by all Australian governments to reduce road trauma and measures performance against the indicators set out in the 2021-30 National Road Safety Strategy and National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25. While it shows progress on a range of initiatives, the report highlights the significant work that still needs to be done to reach our road safety targets. Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown said: “While we are seeing progress against our road safety priorities, we know there’s still a way to go. Any death is one too many, with a devastating impact on families, friends and communities." Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g_dwFPan

The 2023 WHO Global Road Safety Status Report has finally been completed - it provides the first complete overview of progress made during the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020 and sets a baseline of data for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030. Watch it live here - it is on now!!!:

Safer roads should be everyone’s business. For insights, expertise and information on the future for road safety management, to learn more on Safe Systems approaches, and to discover the role that current and future standards will play, join our free road safety management webinar on 3 October. Book your virtual seat today: https://bit.ly/3sJJ1sG #RoadSafetyManagement #ISO39001 #VisionZero #SafeSystemsApproach #BSIWebinar

Safer roads should be everyone’s business. For insights, expertise and information on the future for road safety management, to learn more on Safe Systems approaches, and to discover the role that current and future standards will play, join our free road safety management webinar on 3 October. Book your virtual seat today: https://bit.ly/3sJJ1sG #RoadSafetyManagement #ISO39001 #VisionZero #SafeSystemsApproach #BSIWebinar

🚦✨ I’m excited to share that I have successfully completed the Road Safety Engineering Course offered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)! 🎉 This journey was more than just a course; it was an enlightening experience that equipped me with the tools and knowledge to make our roads safer for everyone. With the guidance of global experts, I explored core topics from speed management to stakeholder engagement, all framed within the innovative Safe System Approach. 🌍💡 In a world where road safety is paramount, understanding the nuances of effective road infrastructure is crucial. I learned about crash causation, intersection safety, and even the economics of road safety. Each module was designed to build a comprehensive understanding of how to prioritize safety in road development projects, ensuring that we protect all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. What I found particularly engaging was the integration of real-world case studies and the latest updates, such as the Decade of Action on Road Safety 2021-2030. The interactive quizzes and final test challenged me to apply my newfound knowledge, culminating in a certification that I proudly hold today! 🏅 Let’s work together to build safer roads and encourage a culture of safety in our communities! 🚧🧿 💪 #RoadSafety #Engineering #SafeSystem #EBRD #ProfessionalDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability #RoadInfrastructure #LifelongLearning #RoadSafetyEngineering

🌍 Join the #IRFGlobal "Bridge Management and Inspection" Workshop on July 14–19, 2024 in Milan, Italy! 📌#Bridges are some of a road agency’s most expensive assets to build and maintain. However, too often, their maintenance needs are neglected and/or deferred, which can have disastrous consequences, as we have witnessed recently with several high-profile bridge failures around the world. That’s why it is essential for road agencies to have a robust #bridgemanagement and inspection program in place that ensures the safety of the traveling public and maximizes the value of these vital assets. 📌This course presents best practices and state-of-the-art methods for effective bridge maintenance, #management, and inspection. A major part of the course focuses on bridge repair and rehabilitation issues, bridge management systems, the needs of #highway agencies, and bridge-related safety and risk issues. It also addresses best practices for bridge inspections and how to utilize new technologies for accurate results in a timely and cost-efficient manner. 👉Read more & Register: t.ly/seCIT