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Fate of Motorway Safety in EU Politicians hands February 2008

WHO Global NGO Meeting Advocating for Road Safety: in the EU. Fate of Motorway Safety in EU Politicians hands February 2008. Ellen Townsend. Introduction to ETSC. 41 organisations from across Europe under one unique umbrella promoting science-based transport safety measures at EU level

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Fate of Motorway Safety in EU Politicians hands February 2008

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  1. WHO Global NGO Meeting Advocating for Road Safety: in the EU Fate of Motorway Safety in EU Politicians hands February 2008 Ellen Townsend

  2. Introduction to ETSC 41 organisations from across Europe under one unique umbrella promoting science-based transport safety measures at EU level More then 200 experts contributing to ETSC’s Reviews, Policy Papers, Newsletters, Positions, Lectures, Press Releases, Year Books, etc. The European Commission, member organisations, member states and corporate sponsors are funding our work A science-based approach to road safety policy

  3. ETSC: Priority-based safety work Ranking EU countries‘ performances - Road Safety PIN Monitoring EU transport safety policy Preventing Drink Driving in the EU – Safe & Sober Drink Driving Policy Network Speed Programme Roads to Respect: Infrastructure Safety

  4. Road deaths in Europe 43,000 deaths in the EU in 2007 Huge differences between countries in Europe

  5. Directive on Infrastructure Safety Management Comprehensive system of road infrastructure safety management focussing on the following four procedures: • Road safety impact assessments • Road safety audits • Network safety management • Safety inspections Target Audience: MEPs Timing: Vote in Transport Committee in European Parliament Clear Message: Support the Directive

  6. A great disparity of risks Deaths on motorways per billion vehicle-km in 2006 six-fold difference between best and worst performers

  7. Deaths on motorways per billion vehicle-km

  8. Communicate: press and politicans

  9. Results: • Support for the EU Directive • Adopted November 2008 • Now being implemented in 27 Member States • Use of safety instruments also for EU funds in EU 27 (2 bln €) & in 3rd Countries • Lives saved: potentially 3200 pa in EU

  10. Next Challenge: Which way to 2020? ETSC’s Contribution to the future of Road Safety in Europe (4th Road Safety Action Programme)

  11. ETSC: find out more… Safety Monitor Drink Driving Monitor Speed Monitor Reviews & Policy Papers Fact Sheets www.etsc.eu

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