Synthesizing a System for Improving Road Safety in China (2009-01-0592)

Improvement of road safety is becoming a key task for sustainable mobility in China. A joint study was conducted by China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) and Ford Motor Company to identify global experience and adopt best practices with Chinese local conditions. The project carried out: 1, Collecting road safety data in China and compare the data systems with US/UK systems; 2, Developing a method to identify most critical factors that cause accidents and fatality; 3, Reviewing experience and lessons learned in US and UK to reduce accidents and fatality; 4, Establish a strategy and recommendations for effectively improving road safety in China within a shorter time period.