Municipal Road Safety Plans

The significant increase in public space areas, the shared circulation and the universal design are mandatory approaches in the new mobility trends. Road safety issues are unavoidable for the successful implementation of these measures.

The preparation of the MRSP allows the characterization of the municipal road accidents and based on this information it is possible to outline objectives, goals and actions to improve traffic safety and providing safer streets for citizens.

Thus, a document is drawn up with deadlines, allocation of resources for improvement actions in different areas, such as:

 

  • Road, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure;
  • Traffic accident data, treatment and analysis systems;
  • Rescue and emergency services;
  • Road safety education.

The MRSPs allow the formulation of resolution approaches at the strategic, tactical and operational levels as tools to support political decision-making.