There are many benefits to implementing a comprehensive traffic safety plan beyond legal compliance – which is something demanded by New Zealand’s dedicated transport agency, Waka Kotahi. Whether you’re hosting an event, managing a town, or managing an important construction project, a traffic safety plan can also bring about a greater sense of community wellbeing and trust! Discover more with ISAV Design LTD, below.
The most important objectives a traffic safety plan will strive to achieve are reduced accidents and fatalities on the road. They are designed to streamline road use for fewer injuries and deaths. By implementing measures such as enhanced signage and the stricter enforcement of traffic laws – by professionals provided by the consultants at ISAV Design – not only will all drivers, pedestrians and cyclists be safer on the roads, they’ll feel safer too. A safer community environment is a happier one, where people are keener to work together to keep a safe and functional road network going.
Congestion and decreased community wellbeing go hand-in-hand. On an individual level, bad traffic flow can inspire anger and discontent amongst road users, making them more prone to accidents, injuries and disagreements. On a greater scale, congestion worsens vehicle emissions, which both damages New Zealand’s natural environment and the air quality in a given area. Better air quality directly correlates to increased health and wellbeing in a community! Regardless, commuters will appreciate the saved time on their journey across New Zealand’s many roads.
In the spirit of working together, a comprehensive traffic safety plan will also enhance community cohesion, which further benefits community wellbeing! To be successful, most traffic safety plans incorporate community engagement initiatives into their design. For example, residents of a certain locality may be encouraged to participate in road safety programs, awareness campaigns, and even related charity fundraisers. These measures foster a sense of community spirit, and collective responsibility when it comes to traffic safety.
Better yet, when a New Zealand resident feels that their road safety concerns are addressed, their understanding of and trust in the local authorities increases, which solidifies these newly-established community bonds.
For a traffic safety plan in Auckland that is guaranteed to be seamless in action, and thought through with the expertise of a team of professionals, contact ISAV Design LTD. We are the traffic engineering consultants in New Zealand, accomplished at keeping our fellow New Zealanders safe.
