ROAD SAFETYIMPROVEMENT IN PORTUGAL

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PORTUGAL IN BRIEFPORTUGAL IN BRIEF

AREA: 92 145 km2

(Islands: 3 164 km2)

POPULATION: 10.5 Millions

(Islands: 485 Thousand)

NATIONAL NETWORK: 16 500 km

NACIONAL NETWORK/1000 INHAB: 1.6

NACIONAL NETWORK/KM2: 0.19

MUNICIPALITIES NETWORK: 80 000 Km

PT in briefPT in brief

TOTAL LENGHT – 2800 km (≈ 17% NRN) TOTAL LENGHT – 2800 km (≈ 17% NRN)

The Trans-European Road Network (TERN) in PortugalThe Trans-European Road Network (TERN) in Portugal

≈ 95 % of the Main Network (PI) is part of TERN

ROAD SAFETYMAIN RESULTS

European Union Road casualties / per million inhabitants .

European Union Road casualties / per million inhabitants .

434956

586266

7578

87

9297

112

91

8485

25

10498

86

Malta

Holanda

Suécia

Reino Unido

Dinamarca

Alemanha

FinlândiaFrança

LuxemburgoÁustria

EspanhaMédia (UE25)

IrlandaPORTUGAL

Itália

Eslováquia

Bélgica

Republica ChecaChipre

128Eslovénia130Hungria137Polónia

150Grécia152Estónia

177Latvia

223Lituana

2006

464956

616571

89

101

105106

126127129

140143

191

91

104

94

221

95

146

43

125119

99

Malta

Holanda

Suécia

Reino Unido

Dinamarca

Alemanha

FinlândiaFrança

Média (UE25)Áustria

Itália

Irlanda

Luxemburgo

Eslováquia

Espanha

BélgicaPORTUGAL

Estónia

Republica Checa

Hungria

Eslovénia

Chipre

Polónia

Grécia

Latvia

Lituana

2005

616768

77

9193

111116

117122

137144

144

157161163

175183

187

145149

39

184

117

247

116

Malta

Reino Unido

Suécia

Holanda

Finlândia

Alemanha

DinamarcaIrlanda

EslováquiaMédia (UE25)

Itália

HungriaÁustria

França

Bélgica

Espanha

Republica ChecaEstónia

Eslovénia

Chipre

Polónia

Luxemburgo

LituanaPORTUGAL

Grécia

Latvia

2000

6565

8686

112116121123

143

146152154154

179183

184209

228

244

123

271

132

229

38

173154

MaltaSuécia

Reino UnidoHolanda

Finlândia

Dinamarca

Alemanha

Irlanda

Itália

EslováquiaMédia (UE25)

Bélgica

EspanhaÁustria

Republica Checa

França

Hungria

Luxemburgo

Polónia

Chipre

Lituana

Eslovénia

GréciaEstónia

LatviaPORTUGAL

1995

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+60

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1995-2006: fatalities per million inhabitants (UE25)1995-2006: fatalities per million inhabitants (UE25)

Reduction on road fatalities Vs traffic increaseReduction on road fatalities Vs traffic increase

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Traffic increaseFatalities

1985 –2005: traffic has been increased 4 times number of fatalities has been reduced to 50%

InfrastructureInfrastructureVehiclesVehicles

Human BehaviourHuman Behaviour

What changed in the last decade?What changed in the last decade?

Old roadOld road

New RoadNew Road

InfrastructureInfrastructure

InfraestructureInfraestructure

New RoadNew RoadOld roadOld road

EN212 EN212

EN2EN2

Old road

InfraestructureInfraestructure

New road

InfrastructureInfrastructure

In urban areas – Traffic calmingIn urban areas – Traffic calming

InfrastructureInfrastructure

VehiclesVehicles

VehiclesVehicles

Human BehaviourHuman Behaviour

Human BehaviourHuman Behaviour

MAIN ACTIONS

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ROAD PLAN - PRN2000

VEHICLESVEHICLES INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR

IPIP and and ICIC

Viana do CasteloViana do Castelo

BragaBraga

Vila RealVila Real

BragançaBragança

GuardaGuarda

ViseuViseu

PortoPorto

AveiroAveiro

CoimbraCoimbra

LeiriaLeiria

Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco

PortalegrePortalegre

SantarémSantarém

LisboaLisboa

SetúbalSetúbalÉvoraÉvora

BejaBeja

FaroFaro

IP1

IP3 IP4

IP2

IP3

IP5

IP2

IP6

IP1

IP3

IP6

IP2

IP7

IP1

IP7

IP8

IP8

IP2

IP1

IP1

IP2

IC4

IC1

IC27

IC33

IC13

IC10

IC3IC2

IC11

IC1

IC8

IC31

IC6

IC7IC12IC1

IC35

IC26IC34

IC1

IC2

IC1

IC28

IC14IC5

IC5IC5 IC25

IC26

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Viana do CasteloViana do Castelo

BragaBraga

Vila RealVila Real

BragançaBragança

GuardaGuarda

ViseuViseu

PortoPorto

AveiroAveiro

CoimbraCoimbra

LeiriaLeiria

Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco

PortalegrePortalegre

SantarémSantarém

LisboaLisboa

SetúbalSetúbalÉvoraÉvora

BejaBeja

FaroFaro

IP1

IP3 IP4

IP2

IP3

IP5

IP2

IP6

IP1

IP3

IP6

IP2

IP7

IP1

IP7

IP8

IP8

IP2

IP1

IP1

IP2

IC4

IC1

IC27

IC33

IC13

IC10

IC3IC2

IC11

IC1

IC8

IC31

IC6

IC7IC12IC1

IC35

IC26IC34

IC1

IC2

IC1

IC28

IC14IC5

IC5IC5 IC25

IC26

Viana do CasteloViana do Castelo

BragaBraga

Vila RealVila Real

BragançaBragança

GuardaGuarda

ViseuViseu

PortoPorto

AveiroAveiro

CoimbraCoimbra

LeiriaLeiria

Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco

PortalegrePortalegre

SantarémSantarém

LisboaLisboa

SetúbalSetúbalÉvoraÉvora

BejaBeja

FaroFaro

IP1

IP3 IP4

IP2

IP3

IP5

IP2

IP6

IP1

IP3

IP6

IP2

IP7

IP1

IP7

IP8

IP8

IP2

IP1

IP1

IP2

IC4

IC1

IC27

IC33

IC13

IC10

IC3IC2

IC11

IC1

IC8

IC31

IC6

IC7IC12IC1

IC35

IC26IC34

IC1

IC2

IC1

IC28

IC14IC5

IC5IC5 IC25

IC26

Viana do CasteloViana do Castelo

BragaBraga

Vila RealVila Real

BragançaBragança

GuardaGuarda

ViseuViseu

PortoPorto

AveiroAveiro

CoimbraCoimbra

LeiriaLeiria

Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco

PortalegrePortalegre

SantarémSantarém

LisboaLisboa

SetúbalSetúbalÉvoraÉvora

BejaBeja

FaroFaro

IP1

IP3 IP4

IP2

IP3

IP5

IP2

IP6

IP1

IP3

IP6

IP2

IP7

IP1

IP7

IP8

IP8

IP2

IP1

IP1

IP2

IC4

IC1

IC27

IC33

IC13

IC10

IC3IC2

IC11

IC1

IC8

IC31

IC6

IC7IC12IC1

IC35

IC26IC34

IC1

IC2

IC1

IC28

IC14IC5

IC5IC5 IC25

IC26

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Viana do CasteloViana do Castelo

BragaBraga

Vila RealVila Real

BragançaBragança

GuardaGuarda

ViseuViseu

PortoPorto

AveiroAveiro

CoimbraCoimbra

LeiriaLeiria

Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco

PortalegrePortalegre

SantarémSantarém

LisboaLisboa

SetúbalSetúbalÉvoraÉvora

BejaBeja

FaroFaro

IP1

IP3 IP4

IP2

IP3

IP5

IP2

IP6

IP1

IP3

IP6

IP2

IP7

IP1

IP7

IP8

IP8

IP2

IP1

IP1

IP2

IC4

IC1

IC27

IC33

IC13

IC10

IC3IC2

IC11

IC1

IC8

IC31

IC6

IC7IC12IC1

IC35

IC26IC34

IC1

IC2

IC1

IC28

IC14IC5

IC5IC5 IC25

IC26

National NetworkNational Network

To build – 2500 km (≈ 40%)

IP

IC

To build – 2500 km (≈ 40%)

IP

IC

Built – 3600 km (≈ 60%)

IP

IC

Built – 3600 km (≈ 60%)

IP

IC

1100 km motorways were built in the last six years 1100 km motorways were built in the last six years

National Network – motorway networkNational Network – motorway network

Lenght 880 Km Lenght 2700 Km

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ROAD PLAN - PRN2000

IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROADS

MANAGEMENT OF HIGH RISK ROAD SECTIONS – black spots

Between 1998 and 2006, the number of BS had been reduced 80%

Between 1998 and 2006, the number of fatalities in BS had been reduced 90%

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VEHICLESVEHICLES INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR

182

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ROAD PLAN - PRN2000

TRAFIC CALMING IN URBAN AREAS

ROAD SAFETY AUDIT AND ROAD SAFETY INSPECTION

FORGIVING ROADSIDE

SAFETY IN ROADWORKS ZONE

INTELLIGENT TRAFIC SYSTEMS

IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING ROADS

MANAGEMENT OF HIGH RISK SITES – black spots

VEHICLESVEHICLES INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR

More severe sanctions in the absence of mandatory inspections

New regulatory system for technical inspections: periodical, extraordinary inspections, post accident and on the road

Seat belts are now mandatory in heavyweight vehicles

Tax incentives for retirement of old vehicles

VEHICLESVEHICLES INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOURVEHICLESVEHICLES

Legal measures:

VEHICLESVEHICLES INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR

Testing time for new drivers has been increased from 2 to 3 years

Overspeeding sanctions are more severe and are different in urban and non urban roads

Driving license examinations have been changed

New regulations for children group transport

Fines must be paid immediately – on-the-spot payment

Waiting period before “cleaning the slate” has increased from 3 to 5 years

Traffic Law:

Awareness campaigns– Television; Radio; press

Distribution of road safety booklets to students in primary and secondary schools

EnforcementEnforcement

SPEEDING

DRINKING AND DRIVING

SEATBELTS

CHILD RESTRAINING SYSTEMS

OTHER

EnforcementEnforcement

VEHICLESVEHICLESINFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR

Victims aid programsVictims aid programs

On the Road – Protecção Civil e INEM

Health care system – hospitals, health centers

Assisting the victimsAssisting the victims

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTUREVEHICLESVEHICLES

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR

Social PressureSocial Pressure

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTUREVEHICLESVEHICLES

HUMAN BEHAVIOURHUMAN BEHAVIOUR

Social pressureSocial pressure

Increased media concern over road safety

Private and public organisations promote training in defensive driving techniques

Associations demanding an improved road safety

Target: 50% reduction in the number of fatalities and severe injuries till 2009

NATIONAL PLAN FOR ROAD ACCIDENT PREVENTION (2000 – 2009)

NATIONAL PLAN FOR ROAD ACCIDENT PREVENTION (2000 – 2009)

National Road Safety Plan (NRSP) National Road Safety Plan (NRSP)

Evolution: fatalitiesEvolution: fatalities

Between 2000 and 2006 the number of fatalities had been reduced 51%Between 2000 and 2006 the number of fatalities had been reduced 51%

PNPR (2003)

TARGET 2009

Evolution: severe injuriesEvolution: severe injuries

Between 2000 and 2006 the number of serious injuries had been reduced 54%Between 2000 and 2006 the number of serious injuries had been reduced 54%

National Road Safety Plan (NRSP) National Road Safety Plan (NRSP)

PNPR (2003)

TARGET 2009

ESTRATÉGIA NACIONAL DE

SEGURANÇA RODOVIÁRIA (ENSR)

2007-2015

NEXT STEPS

TRAFFIC

EDUCATION

AWARENESS

CAMPAIGNS

SPEED

ENFORCEMENT

IN VEHICLE SAFETY

TECHNOLOGY

MANAGEMENT OF HIGH RISK SITES

TRAFFIC

LEGISLATION

ROAD

SAFETY INSPECTION

ROAD

SAFETY AUDIT

Integrated Components of Road SafetyIntegrated Components of Road Safety

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTUREVEHICLESVEHICLES

HUMAN BEHAVIORHUMAN BEHAVIOR

ESTRATÉGIA NACIONAL DE SEGURANÇA RODOVIÁRIAESTRATÉGIA NACIONAL DE SEGURANÇA RODOVIÁRIA

Vehicle inspection

Auto insurance

Lorries equipped with seatbelts

Traffic law

Drivers license tests

Awareness campaigns

Safety education

Enforcement:

Speeding

Drinking & driving

Seatbelts

Black Spot Management

Road Safety Audits

Road Safety Impact Assessment

A NATIONAL CHALLENGEA NATIONAL CHALLENGE

TO PLACE PORTUGAL IN THE TOP TEN LOWER

ROAD ACCIDENT RATES OF EU MEMBER

COUNTRIES

ESTRATÉGIA NACIONAL DE SEGURANÇA RODOVIÁRIAESTRATÉGIA NACIONAL DE SEGURANÇA RODOVIÁRIA

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