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A new partner project, RIMKOT (Risk Analysis as a Method to measure Consequences for not investing in Traffic Safety), will develop a practical method to identify organisational risks and consequences of not investing in road safety. Using established risk management frameworks, the project will also pinpoint risk mitigation measures where the impact on risk reduction can be clearly measured.

Why this matters for society
Road safety is often discussed in terms of vehicles, infrastructure, and individual behaviour. RIMKOT shifts the focus to organisations and governance, supporting both public and private actors to strengthen risk awareness and make road safety easier to integrate into policy and day-to-day action. The aim is to translate risk mitigation into measurable organisational road safety actions, which can support more consistent prevention work and, over time, fewer serious incidents.

The innovative mindset
RIMKOT starts from a different question: not only “what does a road safety investment cost?”, but “what are the consequences if we do not invest?” The project will package the methodology in a simple and inspiring guide, tailored for corporate boardrooms and decision-makers in the public sector.

Long-term potential
In the longer term, the project can help road safety become a clearer part of how organisations assess risk, set priorities, and follow up on outcomes. This strengthens safety culture and supports more systematic decision-making around road safety investments.

Project facts: RIMKOT is a 16-month project starting February 2026, funded by Trafikverket Skyltfonden, with RISE as coordinator together with Guidance to Zero.