Safe Systems Approach

A key aspect of the strategy vision is for a safe transport network. We intend to implement the Safe Systems Approach and ensure Vision Zero is at the heart of our decision-making. This is in accordance with the ACT Road Safety Strategy. The Safe Systems Approach recognises that safe speeds, safe roads, safe vehicles and safe behaviours, all go together to create a safe system for road travel. Safe Systems is compatible with Movement and Place and we will implement it on road design projects through the Safe System Assessment Framework. The ACT Government will implement the Safe System Assessment Framework alongside Movement and Place. The Framework measures how well a design minimises risk of severe injury, with a view to achieving designs that achieve the Safe System objectives.