Road Safety in the Caribbean: Safe infrastructure

Do you know that 18% of road crashes could be related to the quality of road infrastructure?

Studies pointed that unlocking the potential of USD $1.4 trillion in targeted investment in safer roads would achieve 467 thousand lives saved a year.

Are road investments enough?

In a world where mobility patterns change fast due mainly to the urbanization in the Latin American and Caribbean countries, we should break the old concepts of car-oriented road design and move to more inclusive roads for all users. More than road investments, road engineers and public officers should learn the new concepts of road design, how to assess the quality of road networks from a safety standpoint, and to apply the right tools to build a more forgiving road.

In this course, you will learn more about the importance of road safety audits and inspections (RSAs and RSIs) for safer road infrastructure. The course will explore the RSAs’ methodologies and good practices around the world and, especially, in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Through readings, videos, hands-on activities, and examples from countries around the world, the course will support the learners in changing road design practices.

Enjoy the second course from the Road Safety series and be prepared to apply these concepts to build a safer road in your country!

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

A. Identify good practices and methodologies in the application of road safety audits and inspections.

B. Identify the road safety needs of non-motorized transport users.

C. Recognize one's own needs and vulnerabilities as a motorized and non-motorized transport user.

D. Compare successful versus unsuccessful practices in the safe integration of non-motorized modes of transportation.