Public transport requirements : school transport.

Author(s)
Flahaut, J.-L.
Year
Abstract

This paper presents proposals for improving safety in the provision of school transport in Europe. A formula has been developed: zero anomaly, implying good equipment and qualified drivers, and compliance with the transport contract; zero delay, as lack of punctuality can lead to accidents; zero lag, by which information on any incidents is immediately relayed; leading to the target of zero deaths. The proposals for increasing youth transportation safety cover harmonised statistics; regulatory directives; improvement in stop zones; rules on one seat per child and prohibition of longitudinal seats; accessibility to transport for the disabled; harmonised security controls; improved vehicle signage; communication system between passenger vehicles and emergency services; driver training; youth education; and zero alcohol use. For the covering abstract see ITRD E118917.

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C 26741 (In: C 26714 [electronic version only]) /72 /83 / ITRD E118944
Source

In: Safe and sustainable transport : a matter of quality assurance, OECD, 2003, p. 194-197

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