National Road Safety Policy of 2009 - Uwaba.or.tz

and efficient transportation system, the following text outlines
qualitative and quantitative road safety goals. In the future, with
improved statistics and better knowledge about the expected effects
from different countermeasures, these goals may be revised. Based on
the mission of road safety, the main road safety policy goals are to:-
(a)
Qualitative Goal
To continually reduce the occurrence and
severity of road crashes and consequently the
level of fatalities and injuries in an efficient
and professional manner.
This goal requires commitment and dedicated continuous actions
to reduce the number of road crashes and their consequences.
Additionally, it means that road safety work should be performed in
a well-organized way through development programmes, strategic
action plans and by the monitoring of activities in close partnership
with the different stakeholders to ensure optimal efficiency.
(b)
Quantitative Goal
To reduce road deaths by at least 25% by 2015,
taking 2008 as the base year
With anticipated annual growth in road traffic and human population,
this will necessitate a strong commitment. In order to put these
goals into focused policy with priorities and a clear action plan, the
succeeding sections set out the road safety problem and describe
current situation as well as some special considerations that will
affect road safety.
4.5 Road Safety Core Values
Transparency, Accountability, Team Work, Professionalism, Diligence
and Integrity.
4.6 Principles
This policy takes into consideration the National Development
Strategy (Vision 2025), the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs -
2015), the National Transport Policy, the National Poverty Reduction
Strategy (Mkukuta) and the National Reform Program.
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