How can you prioritize road safety projects based on assessment results?

3 Road safety prioritization

The third step is to prioritize road safety projects based on the assessment results and the available resources. Road safety prioritization is a process that ranks and selects the most beneficial and cost-effective road safety projects for implementation. Road safety prioritization can use different criteria, such as crash reduction potential, benefit-cost ratio, social equity, or stakeholder support. Road safety prioritization can also use different tools, such as spreadsheets, decision matrices, or software applications, to facilitate the analysis and comparison of alternatives.

4 Road safety monitoring and evaluation

The fourth step is to monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of road safety projects. Road safety monitoring and evaluation is a process that tracks and measures the progress and outcomes of road safety projects against the predefined objectives and indicators. Road safety monitoring and evaluation can use different methods, such as before-and-after studies, control groups, or surveys, to assess the changes in crash frequency, severity, or risk, as well as the user satisfaction, perception, or behavior. Road safety monitoring and evaluation can provide feedback and lessons learned for future road safety projects.

5 Road safety communication and engagement

The fifth step is to communicate and engage with the relevant stakeholders and the public about the road safety projects. Road safety communication and engagement is a process that informs and consults with the people who are affected by or interested in the road safety projects. Road safety communication and engagement can use different channels, such as websites, social media, newsletters, or meetings, to share the objectives, results, and benefits of road safety projects. Road safety communication and engagement can also address the concerns, expectations, or suggestions of the stakeholders and the public.

6 Road safety management

The sixth step is to manage the road safety projects within a comprehensive and coordinated road safety management system. Road safety management is a process that integrates and aligns the road safety projects with the overall road safety vision, policy, and strategy. Road safety management can use different frameworks, such as the Safe System approach, the Haddon Matrix, or the Five E's, to guide the planning, implementation, and evaluation of road safety projects. Road safety management can also involve different actors, such as government agencies, private sector, civil society, or international organizations, to collaborate and cooperate for road safety.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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