Safety and Security in the CIVITAS initiative 13 September 2011, Brussels Tariq van Rooijen, TNO

Brussels, 13 September 2011 Contents Introduction to CIVITAS POINTER Introduction to Safety and Security Experiences in CIVITAS II Goals in CIVITAS Plus

Brussels, 13 September 2011 CIVITAS POINTER The objectives of the POINTER project may be summarised as follows: Monitoring of the results from the demonstration projects under CIVITAS Plus; Overall impact and process evaluation of the measures taken by the CIVITAS Plus cities on different levels; Development of European-level policy recommendations on the basis of validated city results;

Brussels, 13 September 2011 Safety and Security White paper 2011 Technological safety improvements Focus on vulnerable users Focus on training and education Promote improved screening methods Anti-terrorism Green paper 2007 Safer behaviour Safer and secure infrastructures Safer vehicles

Brussels, 13 September 2011 Traffic Safety triangle Behaviour InfrastructureVehicle In the Netherlands the ‘duurzaam veilig’ (sustainable safety) principles have been developed.

Brussels, 13 September 2011 Traffic Safety in urban areas Urban areas: Two-third of accidents, one-third of fatalities Vulnerable road users Modal shift Infrastructure design City logistics Innovative solution: Traffic calming with ISA (several pilots across Europe last decade)

Brussels, 13 September 2011 Security Especially for specific groups: Within Public transport vehicles and at public transport stations When cycling / walking Theft of bicycles Vandalism Anti-terrorism security Innovative solution: Face recognition in Rotterdam public transport (Sept. 2011).

Brussels, 13 September 2011 Experiences in CIVITAS II In previous editions of CIVITAS Safety and Security was not a category. Wide range of measures, which make it possible to draw only general conclusions. Some examples: Malmo: Cameras in buses Burgos: Creation of bicycle and pedestrian paths Odense: Interactive traffic training for children

Brussels, 13 September 2011 CIVITAS Plus 33 Safety and Security measures, that will finish in 2012 or 2013 (see civitas.eu for the list). Next speakers will show some examples. Main general goals: Reduction of accidents, injuries and fatalities Improved perception of security Other side goals (or measure specific goals): For example: less traffic (Bath) Reduction of bike theft (Brighton) Introduce road safety label at as much schools as possible (Utrecht) More cycling (Brescia)

Brussels, 13 September 2011 Thank you! Tariq van Rooijen T M E