NSC Statement on USDOT National Roadway Safety Strategy
Department has committed to a goal of zero roadway deaths using the Safe System approach to prevent crashes.
Department has committed to a goal of zero roadway deaths using the Safe System approach to prevent crashes.
Itasca, Ill. – The National Safety Council is thrilled with the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) announced Wednesday by the US Department of Transportation. Specifically, NSC is happy to see the department has publicly committed to a goal of zero roadway fatalities, focusing on using the Safe System approach to prevent crashes.
“NSC has long advocated for the importance of a Safe System approach and applauds the department’s aggressive plan to reverse the alarming trends in roadway fatalities we’ve seen in recent years,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “NSC is committed to protecting the lives of all roadway users, and looks forward to continuing its partnership with the Department of Transportation to advance safety for all roadway users.”
Specifically, to support the implementation of the National Roadway Safety Strategy and continue working towards a goal of zero traffic deaths, NSC commits to the following in 2022:
NSC and more than 2,000 additional organizations and individuals asked President Biden to set a national goal of zero roadway fatalities, and bipartisan resolutions have been introduced in Congress calling for the same goal. With zero as the new goal, safety must be prioritized.
NSC was thrilled with the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November; it foretold this commitment as many provisions included in the legislation are a reflection of the landmark Road to Zero report issued in 2018. This report called on policymakers and others to follow its three pillars for roadway safety: double down on what works, advance technology and prioritize safety with a Safe System approach. Elements of each of these important pillars are included in the NRSS, and we know we must work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to bring these elements to life. NSC is prepared to support these efforts.
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