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A Call to Action
| 题名： | A Call to Action |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 作者： | Jeffrey F. Paniati |
| 摘要： | Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a Call to Action on the first anniversary of the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS). The NRSS puts forth a multi-modal strategy centered on the Safe System Approach (SSA)-safe roads, safe vehicles, safe users, safe speeds, and effective post-crash care. USDOT is calling on all parts of this community to commit to actions that will advance the NRSS. ITE was an early adopter of the SSA, and through our work with the Roadway Safety Coalition has led the growing awareness and adoption of the SSA throughout the United States, building from the work of our international colleagues. We were recognized by USDOT as a "first mover" for our efforts and are committed to do more. With more than 40,000 people dying on our nations roadways in 2022, we must all do more. Addressing the highway safety problem is not the responsibility of any one entity. However, as owners and operators of the highway system, we have a significant responsibility and obligation to the users of the system. We must do everything in our power to see that those who travel on roadways arrive home safely at the end of the day. This means accepting that humans are fallible-though we wish they did, drivers don't always follow the signs, traffic control devices, and regulations. Often, they are distracted by their thoughts, momentarily confused or uncertain about which way to go, or otherwise unaware or inattentive to hazardous conditions. What we hope is that the roadway system is planned, designed, and operated with forgiveness. That our momentary lapse does not result in a crash, or worse, the loss of life. |
| 出版年： | 2023 |
| 期刊名称： | ITE journal |
| 卷： | 93 |
| 期： | 5 |
| 页码： | 6-6 |
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