The role of the Lead Agency Plenary Session II: Implementing the recommendations of the World Report on Road Safety (WHO and WB) in Ibero-America and the Caribbean. The role of the Lead Agency RESULTS FOCUS EMILIO OÑATE VERA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY National Commission for Transport Safety CONASET Chile

What institutions deal wtih Road Safety in Chile? The NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR TRANSPORT SAFETY (CONASET) is an interministerial body created through Supreme Decree No. 223 of 27 December, 1993 as an advisory commission for the President of the Republic in road safety issues. It is made up of the following Ministries: Transport and Telecommunications, Public Works Secretariat General of the Government, Interior, Housing and Urban Development, Education, General Secretariat of the Presidency, Health, Justice and the National Policeof Chile Function To implement National Road Safety Policy Objectives To develop ethical road safety behaviour in all road users: pedestrians, drivers and passengers. To manage to keep traffic accident risks factors under control. To encourage actions that contribute to keeping road accident risks factors and their consequences under control, in order to reduce mortality and accident rates. Destacar el rol de la intersectiorialidad La interacción y trabajo permanente en el CTI

SUCCESSFUL ROAD SAFETY measures in Chile Supreme Decree No. 176/Dec. 2006, which regulates seats for children of less than four in Light vehicles. Supreme Decree No. 175/ Dec. 2006, which regulates the technical safety features of new interurban buses. Amendment of Supreme Decree No. 22 to establish the compulsory use of daytime lights on non-urban roads . (2006) The obligatory nature of wearing a safety belt in rear seats of light vehicles manufactured after 2002. The obligatory nature of wearing a safety belt on school transport vehicles manufactured after 2007, on all seats . Obligation for cyclists to wear protective helmets in urban areas. Increasing safety standards on light passenger and commercial vehicles .

de seguridad de tránsito en Chile MEDIDAS EXITOSAS de seguridad de tránsito en Chile Investment in road safety: In conjunction with the Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Public Works (PW), a scheme has been started to improve concessionaire routes between the regions of Coquimbo and Bío Bío. Scheme to improve safety on existing rural roads: This scheme involves improving existing safety equipment up to the minimum standard required for each type of road. Scheme for dealing with black spots with low cost corrective measures: Its objective is to promote measures to deal with black spots as a permanent activity in municipalities . Safety Work on first generation routes authorised. This project is being coordinated with the PW Planning Department, together with other inspection bodies. The aim is to improve road safety standards on roads built in the 90s.

Costs related to the consequences of road accidents (2007) No. Unit social cost (UF) Unit private cost (UF) Total social cost (UF) Total private cost (UF) Deaths 1.645 2.857,77 58,54 4.701.032 96.298 Serious 7.374 712,71 507,40 5.255.524 3.741.568 Less serious 4.977 182,98 128,73 910.691 640.689 Minor 41.659 44,69 30,17 1.861.741 1.256.852 Total cost (UF) 12.728.987 5.735.407 Total cost ($) 249.776.591.110 112.543.944.270 Total cost ($ US) 503.764.655 226.985.487 Social cost per death Loss of future productivity due to premature death. Social cost per injury Daily loss of productivity due to injuries, administrative costs (police, trials, etc.) and human resources devoted to rehabilitation. Private cost per death Administrative and funeral costs. Treatment (hospitalization), administration and rehabilitation UF= $19.622,66 at 31 December 2007 US$ = $495.82 at 28 December 2007 Sources: 2003 SECTRA Study-“Inland Transport Advisory Scheme Implementation Analysis. 6th stage ”

Results in Chile Evolution of Accidents and Deaths 1982 - 2007 Lights on CONASET created Transport Law passed Source: National Police of Chile Preparation: National Commission for Transport Safety

por cada 10.000 vehículos en Chile Resultads in Chile Number of deaths per 10,000 vehicles in Chile (2001-2008) Número de fallecidos por cada 10.000 vehículos en Chile (2001-2008) 7,1 6,8 6,9 6,5 5,9 6,0 8,0 7,6 0,0 2,0 4,0 10,0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year Death rate Total number of vehicles estimated in 2008: 2,964,477 ( motorized and motorized) Source: National Police of Chile Preparation: National Commission for Transport Safety

Source: National Police of Chile Results in Chile Mortality rate per 100,000 inhabitants in Chile (2000-2008) Source: National Police of Chile National Statistics Institute (Population Projections and Estimates. Country total, 1950-2050 Preparation: National Commission for Transport Safety

Overall INSETRA: INSETRA evolution Results In Chile Transport Safety Index – INSETRA – DRIVERS Overall INSETRA: INSETRA evolution Metropolitan Area 2005-2008 20% 100% 10% 30% 60% 70% 80% 90% 50% 40% 0% INSETRA 2005 INSETRA 2008 75,53 80,81 (1777) (1454) DRIVERS Uses a helmet Respects the red traffic light Respects the space of the cyclist 100 98 69 95 Use of a safety belt * 39 = Result remains the same with respect to the previous measurement.

Overall INSETRA: INSETRA evolution Results In Chile Transport Safety Index – INSETRA - PEDESTRIANS Overall INSETRA: INSETRA evolution Metropolitan Area 2005-2008 20% 100% 10% 30% 60% 70% 80% 90% 50% 40% 0% INSETRA 2005 INSETRA 2008 56,94 65,02 (1507) (1500) Respects the traffic lights Waits for the bus on the pavement Crosses in the right place 74 69 87 78 54 Looks both ways before crossing 38 62 PEDESTRIANS

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