seminars

road safety audit

Who is this for?

The morning session will be of interest to the decision-makers working in traffic engineering or a public works department; for example, directors and senior managers.

The full-day course will be of interest to those directly involved in traffic operations or roadway design/construction; for example, consultants and public sector employees.

What will I get out of this course?
  • Ability to apply road safety audits to current job (e.g. when planning a major project, or knowing which points to cover in a safety audit proposal).
  • Exposure to latest developments, practices, technology and lessons learned.
  • Opportunity to network and learn from other knowledgeable participants.
What did participants like the most about this course?

When filling out the feedback form at the end of each course, participants have an opportunity to remark on what they enjoyed the most about the course.

  • Well done! Good balance of theory and practical experience by instructor.
  • Photos and plans helped lots!
  • Good application of practical problems and hands-on exercise.
  • Working session was interesting and informative.
  • Very practical and simple "how to" course.
What will be covered?

The morning session provides a general overview:

  • Reasons for conducting a road safety audit
  • Good and bad practices
  • Legal issues
  • Personnel qualified to carry out audits
  • Overview of TAC's Road Safety Audit Guide

In the afternoon session, you get to apply what was learned in the morning through case-study work, feedback and discussion. The small working group format allows you to discuss the case in great detail and to receive feedback and input from both the instructors and other knowledgeable participants.