Join us for our upcoming SDG Local Solutions webinar on 26 February 2025, at 9:00 AM (New York time).
This session will focus on how cities can prevent traffic accidents by implementing innovative policies, technology-driven solutions, and road safety strategies. It will feature insights from the cities of Istanbul, Türkiye, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
When? 26 February 2025 at 9:00 AM (New York time)
To join the webinar, please register here
Every year, 1.19 million people die in road accidents, and millions more suffer injuries. Traffic congestion, reckless driving, and poor infrastructure contribute to the crisis, disproportionately affecting pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. The economic and social costs of traffic accidents are particularly high in low- and middle-income countries, which account for 3% to 5% of GDP losses.
Cities worldwide are tackling these challenges through measures such as lowering speed limits, better urban design, and expanded public transport. Smart technology also plays a crucial role—real-time traffic monitoring, smart signals, and automated enforcement systems are proving effective in improving urban mobility and road safety.
The upcoming webinar will highlight practical solutions from two local governments:
- Istanbul, Türkiye, has leveraged intelligent transportation systems and data-driven traffic management to enhance urban mobility and reduce accidents.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina, has implemented the Third Road Safety Plan (2024-2027), focusing on speed reduction, stricter enforcement, and the use of AI-driven accident analysis.
Download the concept note here.
THE SPEAKERS
Mariana Sanguinetti
Director of the Mobility and Road Safety Observatory, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ege Nasuh Günayar
Chief of the Transportation Management Center, Istanbul, Türkiye
Join us to learn about effective policies, technological innovations, and lessons from local governments to make cities safer for everyone.