Application of the Safe System Approach to Transportation
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Practice in Social Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 214
Special Issue Editors
Interests: road safety; impact assessment of innovative mobility systems; accident causation; transport systems engineering; public transport systems monitoring
Interests: road safety; sustainable mobility; transport planning and policy, with a particular focus in developing countries
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The application of the Safe System approach to transportation emphasizes a holistic strategy to enhance safety across all transportation modes. Rather than focusing solely on individual driver behavior, this approach considers the broader system, including vehicle technology, infrastructure, policies, and human factors. By integrating engineering solutions, education, enforcement, and emergency response, the Safe System approach aims to reduce risks and prevent accidents. It promotes collaboration among stakeholders—such as government agencies, transport operators, and the public—to create a safer, more resilient transportation network.
This Special Issue seeks contributions that identify new and innovative methods to assist with applying the Safe System approach to transportation, including transport systems analysis, design, and operation. The contributions will be presented to practitioners, researchers, and legislators, who will be provided with ideas and tools that will lead to a safer transport system.
Original research and review papers are being sought in the areas:
- Safe System approach in safety funding, planning, and programs;
- Role of human factors in the Safe System approach to transportation;
- Integration of advanced vehicle technologies in the Safe System approach;
- Policy and governance in the Safe System approach to transportation;
- The role of infrastructure in the Safe System approach;
- Public health implications of the Safe System approach to transportation;
- Effectiveness of the Safe System approach in transportation;
- Application of the Safe System approach to freight and commercial transport;
- Case/pilot studies in the Safe System approach to transportation;
- Transferability to other modes of transport.
Dr. Davide Shingo Usami
Dr. Brayan González-Hernández
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transportation safety
- safe system approach
- systemic safety
- road safety
- accident prevention
- human factors in transportation
- transport safety technologies
- traffic safety policies
- risk management
- transportation network safety
- transferability
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