The main objective of CEDR's Working Group Safe System is to develop and share knowledge among European NRAs and develop coordinated activities on the improvement of safety of road networks. In this context, the Group is particularly focused on the following challenging aspects, among others:

• the aim of reaching zero fatalities and serious injuries in road traffic (Vision Zero),
• the development of road safety as a vital part of sustainability,
• the improvement of safety for all road users, especially the vulnerable ones including road workers, and
• the improvement of road safety through digitalisation.

In the near future, CEDR's WG Safe System is expected to further work on the following:

• promotion of the 'safety system approach' which is a holistic view of the road system including the human factor and vehicles, on top of road infrastructure,
• update of CEDR's position paper on road safety entitled 'Main Road Safety Challenges for European Road Directors in the next 5-10 years - towards the Vision Zero' (expected in 2026 during the Cypriot Presidency of CEDR focused on road safety).

Sub-groups:

• Expert Group Road Infrastructure Safety

In the recent past, the Group has thoroughly analysed the implications of the EU RISM II Directive by focusing mainly on the Network-wide Road Safety Assessment used to evaluate accident risks. On this issue, the main challenge is the transposition of RISM II into national legislation.

• Expert Group Traffic and Network Management

This expert group focuses on the vital issue of efficient traffic flows and aims to reinforce the role of European NRAs as providers of seamless mobility from an end user perspective within the transport system.

• Research Call 2024 Safe System Implementation 

The aim of this programme is to support European NRAs in the implementation of the safe system approach. It considers the position of each NRA in relation to the safe system adoption and implementation as well as the constraints relevant to each respective country, including but not limited to: cultural, fiscal, geographical and organisational differences.

All CEDR's reports related to road safety can be found here.

Contact at CEDR Secretariat: Naida Muirhead, Programme Manager

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