25 May 2016 – Prevent crashes, reduce injuries, save lives, The Hague
25 May 2016, Wednesday, 9.30 – 16.00
The EU House, Korte Vijverberg 5-6, the Hague, the Netherlands
The Institute for Road Safety Research (SWOV), the Forum of European Road Safety Research Institutes (FERSI) and the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) had the pleasure to hold an international high level debate “Prevent crashes, reduce injuries, save lives”.
The debate focused on cyclist safety, vehicle automation, road safety research challenges and the importance of road safety performance indicators in policy making. Participants – government representatives, local authorities, researchers, police, NGOs and other stakeholders – were invited to react to the presentations and participate in the debate.
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Presentations
Where we stand and where we’re going?
PIN within the framework of the EU road safety policies – Antonio Avenoso – ETSC
Road Safety in the Netherlands – Marjolijn Sonnema – Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment
Zero road deaths in vehicle crashes – how to reach it?
Who’s in control. On human behaviour & vehicle automation – Marjan Hagenzieker – SWOV, TU Delft
Tour d’Europe: facts and fables of cycling safety in Europe
Road safety performance indicators – from data to action
Road safety research challenges – Rob Eenink – FERSI, SWOV
Safety performance indicators in Sweden – Johan Strandroth – Swedish Transport Administration
Reducing speeds – Letty Aarts – SWOV
Eliminating drink driving – Horst Sculze – FERSI, bast
Measuring infrastructure safety – Ferry Smith – ANWB, EuroRAP
Improving vehicle safety – Johan Strandroth – Swedish Transport Administration