Vision Zero | Traffic safety by Sweden

Safety at every turn.

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The Vision Zero is the Swedish approach to road safety thinking. It can be summarized in one sentence: No loss of life is acceptable. The Vision Zero approach has proven highly successful. It is based on the simple fact that we are human and make mistakes. The road system needs to keep us moving. But it must also be designed to protect us at every turn.

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A deadly threat

One million lives at stake

For people aged between 15 and 29, road traffic accidents are the most common way to die.

For people aged between 15 and 29, road traffic accidents are the most common way to die.

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The freedom to move

The ability to move is crucial in every aspect of life.

The ability to move is crucial in every aspect of life.

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The Vision Zero concept

Making errors part of the equation

In every situation a person might fail - the road system should not. This is the core principle of the Vision Zero.

In every situation a person might fail - the road system should not. This is the core principle of the Vision Zero.

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Solutions: A proven concept

Taking safety to new levels

Sweden has one of the world’s lowest traffic-related fatality rates. Increased mobility actually depends on effective road safety.

Sweden has one of the world’s lowest traffic-related fatality rates. Increased mobility actually depends on effective road safety.

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Vehicle technology

Key part of road safety

Vehicle technology can drastically reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.

Vehicle technology can drastically reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.

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Solutions: Traffic control & surveillance

Safety in information and traffic systems

Intelligent traffic systems are parts of the Vision Zero solutions.

Intelligent traffic systems are parts of the Vision Zero solutions.

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Solutions: Infrastructure

Making mobility safe from the start

The Vision Zero involves planning, designing and building roads and infrastructure to increase safety and reduce fatal accidents.

The Vision Zero involves planning, designing and building roads and infrastructure to increase safety and reduce fatal accidents.

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Solutions: Education & training

Providing safety through education and planning

Public services and education are vital when it comes to implementing effective traffic safety solutions.

Public services and education are vital when it comes to implementing effective traffic safety solutions.

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