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The European road safety decision support system on risks and measures.
Heike Martensen1, Kevin Diependaele1, Stijn Daniels1
1Vias Institute, Belgium.
Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|August 23, 2018
Summary
The European Road Safety Decision Support System (DSS) offers evidence on road risks and countermeasures. It aids users in understanding road safety measures and their effectiveness through a structured, web-based tool.
Area of Science:
- Transportation Science
- Public Health
- Information Systems
Background:
- Road safety is a significant public health concern in Europe.
- Effective decision-making requires accessible and synthesized evidence on road risks and countermeasures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the scientific foundation of the European Road Safety Decision Support System (roadsafety-dss.eu).
- To present the system's structure for organizing and disseminating road safety evidence.
Main Methods:
- Development of a taxonomy linking risk factors and safety measures.
- Creation of a study repository and synopses of estimated effects.
- Integration of an economic efficiency evaluation instrument (E3-calculator).
- Implementation as a user-friendly, web-based tool.
Main Results:
- The DSS integrates a structured taxonomy, study repository, effect synopses, and an economic evaluation tool.
- The system provides a comprehensive overview and detailed access to road safety evidence.
- The web-based interface ensures ergonomic access for diverse user needs.
Conclusions:
- The European Road Safety Decision Support System provides a robust scientific basis for informed road safety decisions.
- The system effectively synthesizes evidence on road risks and countermeasures, supporting policy and practice.
- Its integrated approach and user-friendly design enhance the accessibility and utility of road safety research.
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