2. Do you think decision-makers are prioritizing road safety in their agendas?
Although the importance of road safety is recognized, I believe it still isn’t a top priority on their agendas. Many people work in road safety but at the end of the day, it’s a systemic issue and individual interventions can only go so far. There is a critical need for initiatives that are not only high-prioritized but also transparent and upfront to the public. Policies must be examined once they have been implemented and errors must be corrected.
The fact that the number of fatalities, which exceeds a million per year, has remained unchanged for the past two decades indicates that it is vital for decision-makers to address these concerns. The burden of road traffic injuries on families, states, and nations is something that should motivate decision-makers to prioritize road safety. There are young people out there who are passionate about this cause; local decision-makers should involve them in a meaningful way. The energy and the enthusiasm that youth can bring to this movement can definitely improve the situation.