NTL Record

Title 2002 Safety in Numbers Conference
Record ID 33270
Source Safety in Numbers Intermodal Safety Data Conference, Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington, DC; 138p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Publication Date 20020109
Language English
Abstract We are all here today because there are too many people being killed as a result of transportation incidents. In 2000, there were more than 44,000 transportation-related deaths. That number is unacceptable and it makes the Safety Data Initiative a top priority. Working together, we must improve the quality of safety data so planners and decision makers can make more informed safety decisions. Informed decisions are more likely to lead to fewer deaths and injuries. We must gather safety data in a more consistent, systematic way from all modes of transportation. In some modes, operator error" is commonly assigned as the "cause" of an accident, without ever investigating why the operator made the error, and what can be one to prevent similar errors in the future.
Rosap ID dot:5809
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/5809
TRT Terms Highway safety; Pedestrian safety; Transportation safety; Railroad safety; Data collection; Safety
General Subjects Transportation; Safety measures; Traffic accidents; Prevention
Classification NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Accidents;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Highway Safety;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Transit Safety and Security;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY
Geographical
Coverage
United States
OCLC 647310998
TRIS Online
Accession No
1781992
Availability BTS Products
Resource type Proceedings
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33200/33270/entire.pdf
Alternative URL http://www.bts.gov/publications/safety_in_numbers_conference_2002/
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository