Traffic Safety Improvement through Integrated Impact on All Road Users

Abstract

This article examines the problem of the traffic safety improvement in the Russian Federation through the integrated approach that covers all road users, including those forming the road environment.
Purpose: Investigation of mechanisms of improving the road safety by identifying the responsibility of various structures involved in the traffic management. This includes establishing a self-regulation and self-control system on the part of drivers and other road users and the analysis of factors contributing to road incidents.
Methodology: The analysis of legislation and road traffic regulations, including other countries; research of public opinion on the road safety; comparative study of successful practices of other countries in the road traffic regulation. This makes it possible to draw reasonable conclusions about the positive and negative aspects of the current system and develop recommendations for its improvement.
Research findings: It is found that the road safety is influenced by many factors, including the driver behavior, road infrastructure and effectiveness of the authorities control. The analysis of drivers' self-control shows that many of them underestimate risks, which indicates the need to raise their awareness. In addition, the foreign practice allows for specific recommendations on how to adapt successful methods to the Russian conditions, which can significantly improve the road safety.