SAFER Research Day: What does it cost? - The price of traffic safety and the cost of getting it wrong
Traffic safety is often described in terms of lives saved and injuries prevented. But when real decisions are made – in municipalities, agencies, and organisations – another language tends to dominate: cost.
What does it cost?
What is it worth?
And what happens if we don’t act?
This SAFER Research Day takes a closer look at the economics of traffic safety. We will explore how costs are calculated, what is included – and what is not – and how economic reasoning shapes priorities in practice.
Across research, policy, and real-world applications, the program brings together perspectives on:
- the societal costs of crashes and injuries
- how these costs are valued and measured
- how economic arguments are used in decision-making
But also the more uncomfortable questions:
Are we investing in the right things?
Are we measuring what actually matters?
And who is expected to pay?
The ambition is not to provide all the answers, but to strengthen our ability to navigate this field – and to use economic arguments more effectively in traffic safety work.
This event is open for all interested in this topic!
Draft program to be communicated shortly!
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ABOUT SAFER RESEARCH DAYS
SAFER Research Days aim to share insights, engage in meaningful discussions, present project results, identify next steps, strengthen networks, and gain new inspiration through thematic sessions, deep dives, guest speakers, and working group presentations.
Our Research Days are designed to achieve several important objectives:
- Disseminate knowledge: Share the valuable insights and discoveries generated from our diverse project portfolio.
- Engage in meaningful discussions: Participate in panel dialogues and workshops to delve into our partners’ findings, plan future steps, and emphasize practical applications in society as well as potential new projects.
- Identify next steps for projects: Explore potential next steps, paving the way for innovative proposals that drive progress and impact.
- Strengthen collaborative networks: Connect with peers, partners, and experts to exchange ideas and build stronger relationships for future cooperation.
In addition to these goals, our Research Days will feature:
- Thematic focus: Participate in sessions that focus on specific themes relevant to our research community.
- Deep dives and workshops: Engage in detailed explorations of specific topics to gain deeper understanding and insights.
- Guest speakers: Gain inspiration and knowledge from guest speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.
- Working Group presentations: Hear from various working groups about their ongoing projects and achievements.
- New inspiration: Discover new ideas and inspiration to drive your own research and projects forward.
These mini-conferences are for SAFER partners only!
