Road safety twinning project links 12 countries (20/11/2019)
The EU Road Safety Exchange, which was launched in Brussels on 9 October, is a partnership between 12 countries to share best practices in road safety.
Road Safety Charter celebrates best safety initiatives (20/11/2019)
A Dutch insurance company’s app to prevent drivers from becoming distracted behind the wheel and safe cycling lessons for Romanian schoolchildren are among the six winners of the 2019 European Road Safety Charter award.
The 2019 Excellence in Road Safety Awards winners (20/11/2019)
This year’s six winners honour people and organisations who are dedicated to making Europe’s roads safer, with initiatives that range from high-tech solutions to practical training. The heroes include teachers in a Romanian school who dedicate their time to teaching children about road safety and a community organisation in a Belgian town.
Project EDWARD 2019: 11 countries record a fatality-free day (20/11/2019)
Fifty-two people were killed on the EU’s roads on September 26, this year’s European Day Without a Road Death (Project EDWARD). Although still far above the aim of zero fatalities, it is significantly better than the average of 70 deaths a day in the EU. Eleven countries achieved zero road deaths.
Policy exchange between ASEAN countries and the EU can contribute to the reduction of high fatality rates in Southeast Asia and spread internationally agreed safety standards. High-level workshops organised between the regions helped to share best road safety practices.
Collaboration for safer roads in Africa (01/08/2019)
Cooperation between the EU and African Union countries are accelerating the development of safer roads in Africa. It is generating policies, knowledge and funding to reduce the rate of road deaths in Africa – the highest in the world. The support is important for African countries to adapt to rapid urbanisation and to improve economic competitivity.
The international road to safe mobility (01/08/2019)
Matthew Baldwin is the first European Coordinator for Road Safety and was appointed in October 2018. He combines his new role with his existing work as a DG MOVE Deputy Director-General, particularly on sustainable mobility, vulnerable road users, and connected, automated and autonomous mobility. Here, he outlines how international cooperation can make roads safer, both in the EU and around the world.
Leading in road safety (19/09/2019)
The EU is promoting lessons from its positive road safety performance around the world.
Working with pre-accession and neighbouring countries (19/09/2019)
The EU’s neighbours are taking important steps towards safer roads. Additional knowledge sharing, safety planning and data collection reinforce this positive trend, with support from the European Commission.
European Day Without A Road Death – fourth edition of project EDWARD (19/09/2019)
Infrastructure is key to the EU’s road safety record (09/10/2018)
Road safety in the EU has improved significantly in recent decades. The number of deaths fell by 43 % during 2001-2010, and by a further 20 % in the period 2010-2017. However, while some Member States continue to make progress, EU-wide fatality rates have stagnated. In response, the European Commission proposed new measures for safe roads, among which are updated rules for infrastructure safety management.
Making road travel as safe as rail and air (09/10/2018)
John Dawson has chaired the management committee of the UK’s Road Safety Foundation for 25 years. An early advocate of the Safe System approach, the charity has raised over EUR 10 million for work under the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. Mr Dawson’s recent work includes developing financial incentives for road safety, support for investment in road infrastructure in south-east Europe, and evaluating applications for funding under the UK Safer Roads Fund, which aims to upgrade the country’s most dangerous roads. He is currently a member of the UK’s Independent Transport Commission and advises the UN Special Envoy for Road Safety. Here, he gives his views on how to make road infrastructure safer.
Maintenance and investment: the route to safety improvements (09/10/2018)
Eva Lundberg is national coordinator for the Swedish traffic safety camera system and senior project manager for traffic safety at the Swedish Transport Administration. Lars Ekman is a Swedish national expert on traffic safety and an analyst of traffic safety countermeasures. Together, they outline the main road infrastructure safety challenges and what can be done to tackle them.
Good infrastructure safety practice from around Europe (09/10/2018)
The annual Excellence in Road Safety Awards on 26 June 2018 showcased six inspiring initiatives from France, Hungary, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom aimed at reducing risks on Europe’s roads – and ultimately saving lives.
VOZIM, Slovenia (18/07/2018)
Rewarded for successfully addressing an important societal problem: young people who drink and drive.
Association Prévention Routière, France (18/07/2018)
Rewarded for its highly innovative way of helping municipalities implement their own tailor-made road safety actions and its ambition to create a nationwide network.
CSW Online, United Kingdom (18/07/2018)
Rewarded for raising the profile and effectiveness of Community Speedwatch as a way for residents to support the police in tackling local issues.
Aigua de Rigat SA, Spain (18/07/2018)
Rewarded for the comprehensiveness and preventive nature of its company-wide road safety strategy.
Concello de Naron, Spain (18/07/2018)
Rewarded for its innovative way of using participation to bolster safety on the roads of an entire community.
KTI Research Institute, Hungary (18/07/2018)
Rewarded for its professional educational approach developed by using scientific accident analysis and the help of experienced trainers.
3rd Mobility package : Main road safety measures (18/07/2018)
The European Commission adopted a wide-ranging ‘Europe on the Move’ package in May. Specific to road safety, it includes a new 2021-2030 policy framework, an action plan, two legislative initiatives and a strategy for automated mobility.
EDWARD Day is 19 September! (18/07/2018)
Don’t miss the third European Day Without a Road Death – or EDWARD – on 19 September!
