Active Travel and Healthy Streets
Globally, the volume of CO2 emissions from transport is some 60% higher than in 1990 and is forecast to continue an upward trajectory. In EASST partner countries, vehicle ownership growing rapidly along with CO2 emissions from vehicle transport. Around 300 million children live with dangerously toxic levels of air pollution globally, with vehicle emissions a key contributor.
Our sustainable mobility projects encourage cleaner and more sustainable streets by promoting cycling and smart street design for pedestrian-friendly cities.
Road Safety Governance and Capacity Building
Good governance is essential to building a safe system, reducing road risk and saving lives. This includes promoting evidence-based road safety policy and supporting regulatory frameworks, challenging corruption and building trust in road police, and encouraging communication and cooperation between government departments.
Successful road safety systems require concerted effort across national and regional boundaries. We work to promote cross-border dialogue and facilitate cooperation and understanding through building local road safety capacity and expertise.
Post-Crash Response
Post-crash response is an essential Pillar within the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011 -2020. However, many low and middle-income countries still lack capacity for road rescue and, as a result, many people are dying at the side of the road every day.
Yet by giving someone first aid within the first 10 minutes after a crash, their chances of surviving increase by 60-70 per cent. We work to actively improve post-crash response and thereby survival rates through projects with our partners FIRE AID.
Road Safety Enforcement
Effective road policing is essential to protect the public from dangers such as speeding, drink-driving and non-use of seat belts, all of which are key factors contributing to road deaths and injuries globally. Good enforcement and positive policing are also vital for identifying local risks, monitoring progress and encouraging safe road use.
We work across the EASST region to assist road police forces with advice, equipment and training in road safety enforcement to develop strategies for effective road policing and working with local communities.
