Problem

Road hazards

Other Names:
Hazardous road stretches
Unacknowledged highway danger
Nature:

Within national road transportation systems, different sections have different characteristics and effects with respect to safety, speed and economy in the movement of people and goods. Uncorrected high-risk locations continue to be the scene of accidents, injuries and deaths.

Incidence:

In many parts of Eastern Europe there is no street lighting even in the cities. The ensuing darkness endangers the lives of pedestrians and cyclists.

Broader Problems:
Danger
Hazards to human health
Subject(s):
Societal Problems Hazards
Transportation, Telecommunications Roads
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems
Date of last update
20.05.2019 – 15:57 CEST