Synthesizing a System for Improving Road Safety in China
Date Published: 2009-04-20
Paper Number:2009-01-0592
DOI: 10.4271/2009-01-0592
Citation:
Yu, H., Zhang, J., Meng, Y., Ni, S. et al., "Synthesizing a System for Improving Road Safety in China," SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-0592, 2009, doi:10.4271/2009-01-0592.
Author(s):
Hongtao Yu - CATARC Shanghai Operation
Jiahe Zhang - CATARC Shanghai Operation
Yuankui Meng - CATARC Shanghai Operation
Shili Ni - CATARC Shanghai Operation
Weijian Han - Ford Motor Co.
Peng Ren - Clemson Univ.
Abstract:
Improvement of road safety is becoming a key task for sustainable mobility in China. A joint study was conducted by China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) and Ford Motor Company to identify global experience and adopt best practices with Chinese local conditions. The project carried out: 1, Collecting road safety data in China and compare the data systems with US/UK systems; 2, Developing a method to identify most critical factors that cause accidents and fatality; 3, Reviewing experience and lessons learned in US and UK to reduce accidents and fatality; 4, Establish a strategy and recommendations for effectively improving road safety in China within a shorter time period.
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