Building the Road Safety Profession in the Public Sector Special Report 289 (2007) / Chapter Skim
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1 Introduction and Overview
1 Introduction and Overview
Pages 9-14
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Continued growth in motor vehicle travel means that progress in reducing the number of people killed and injured in motor vehicle crashes is becoming increasingly difficult. Progress requires rigorous application of scientific and systems-level approaches to safety management by well-educated and well-trained safety experts.
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Development of a larger and better-trained safety workforce requires that policy makers at all levels of government recognize the critical role and needs of this profession and take concerted actions. The task force therefore urged the undertaking of and was instrumental in obtaining sponsorship for this study of the future supply of and demand for road safety professionals.
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Of course, the road safety workforce extends well beyond the public sector to include the many private and not-for-profit organizations that have central roles in safety, including automobile manufacturers, fleet operators, highway equipment suppliers, and advocacy and consumer groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving and AAA. Public agencies increasingly rely on private contractors and consultants for work assignments, including safety-related functions, that were once performed by agency staff.
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REPORT ORGANIZATION Since the invention of the automobile, state and local governments have viewed motor vehicle crashes as a public safety concern that warranted government attention and intervention. The degree and nature of government involvement have varied over the years for many reasons, including changes in the severity of the problem and understanding of the factors that contribute to crashes.
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The chapter indicates that there are many possible avenues for the core knowledge and skills to be acquired but few that are comprehensive and guided by the overarching concept of a distinct road safety profession. Chapter 4 concludes with a brief review of road safety research activities, which are instrumental in providing factual knowledge for the safety profession and attracting students and young professionals to the field.
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2006. NCHRP Research Results Digest 302: Core Competencies for Highway Safety Professionals.
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