Strategic Session 1.1 - From Research to Evidence-based Transport Safety Strategies – Towards Vision Zero
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Strategic Sessions
| Monday, April 15, 2024 |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Hall 8B (Simmonscourt) |
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This session addresses the persistent challenge of traffic collisions causing fatalities and injuries in the EU. Current transport safety policies are not always evidence-based, leading to inefficiencies and high societal costs. This session aims to highlight examples and initiatives demonstrating the potential for improving the link between research and policymaking. It advocates for a proactive Safe System Approach, leveraging virtual testing and simulation to predict the effectiveness of safety measures. Attendees will gain insights into developing and implementing evidence-based transport safety policies, understanding the role of dedicated research, and identifying new approaches. The key takeaways emphasize the possibility of enhancing the efficiency of transport safety policies, the necessity for dedicated research, cross-country learning opportunities, and the importance of safety considerations in all transport policy measures.
Rapporteur: Peter Urban, RWTH Aachen
Session Organisers: Peter Urban, RWTH Aachen; Wouter van den Berghe, Tilkon
Speaker
Prof. João Cardoso
Principal Researcher
Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil - LNEC
Speaker
Mrs. Veronique Feypell
International Transport Forum
Speaker
Ellen Grumert
Research Director
VTI, Swedish National Road And Transport Research Institute
Speaker
Ms. Helen Hughes
Director of Professional Services at TII with responsibility for Road and Light Rail Safety
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Speaker
Dr.-ing. Tjark Kreuzinger
TME NV/SA
Speaker
Kristian Schmidt
European Commission
Speaker
Dr Magnus Granström
SAFER / Chalmers
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