Bio: <\/b>Julie the manager of Knowledge Translation and Programs at Parachute. She manages Parachute\u2019s road safety and safe mobility initiatives. She is an experienced project manager who has led inter-disciplinary teams in the development, implementation, and evaluation of national and provincial health promotion projects and events for more than fifteen years. At Parachute, Julie is responsible for planning, managing and delivering road safety initiatives with a focus on the implementation of Vision Zero and a Safe System Approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Abstract: <\/b>This article provides a summary of the newly formed <\/span>Canadian Coalition for the Global Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030<\/span><\/i>, co-led by Parachute and CARSP. The coalition brings together stakeholders from diverse disciplines, and was formed to advance a coordinated, evidence-informed approach to support Canada\u2019s commitment to reduce fatalities and injuries by 50% by 2030. Grounded in Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach, the coalition promotes high-impact interventions such as speed management, safer vehicle design, and improved infrastructure, while engaging governments to strengthen policy, accountability and implementation. This work highlights the need for coordinated action and strong implementation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Advancing a Safe System Approach in Canada<\/b><\/p>\n Road traffic injury remains a leading cause of preventable death and serious injury, both globally and in Canada. Each year, approximately 1,900 people are killed and more than 9,200 are seriously injured on Canadian roads, with transport injuries having an annual societal cost of $3.6 billion. Despite longstanding efforts, progress has slowed in many jurisdictions, underscoring the need for accelerated, coordinated, and evidence-informed action.<\/span><\/p>\n In alignment with the United Nations Resolution 74\/299 and Sustainable Development Goal target 3.6, Canada has committed to reducing road deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030. Achieving this target requires operationalizing the <\/span>Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021\u20132030<\/span><\/i> within the Canadian context\u2014particularly through the adoption of a\u00a0Vision Zero\u00a0philosophy and\u00a0Safe System Approach.<\/span><\/p>\n A Pan-Canadian, Multi-Sectoral Coalition<\/b><\/p>\n The <\/span>Canadian Coalition for the Global Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021\u20132030<\/span><\/i>, co-lead by Parachute and CARSP, was established to support this objective through coordinated, multi-sectoral engagement. The coalition brings together expertise from injury prevention, road safety, public health, sustainable mobility, research, and advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n Its core goal is to strengthen Canada\u2019s contribution to the Decade of Action by:<\/span><\/p>\n Importantly, the coalition recognizes that while federal leadership is essential, implementation authority largely rests with provinces, territories, and municipalities. Bridging this gap is central to its mandate.<\/span><\/p>\n Operationalizing the Safe System Approach in Canada<\/b><\/p>\n The coalition\u2019s work is grounded in Safe System principles\u2014acknowledging human vulnerability and human error, and designing systems that minimize the likelihood and severity of crashes. Priority areas reflect high-impact, evidence-based interventions aligned with the Global Plan.<\/span><\/p>\n Speed Management as a Core Pillar of Road Safety<\/b><\/p>\n Speed remains a critical determinant of crash severity. The coalition developed and disseminated a national policy briefing to provincial\/territorial ministers, advocating for 30 km\/h default speed limits in urban areas with high pedestrian and cyclist activity.<\/span><\/p>\n The briefing emphasizes:<\/span><\/p>\n This work supports jurisdictions seeking to embed speed management within broader Safe System implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n Vehicle Size and Safety Risk<\/b><\/p>\n The increasing market share of larger light-duty vehicles (e.g., SUVs and pickup trucks) introduces new risks, particularly for vulnerable road users. Coalition efforts in this area have included:<\/span><\/p>\n Informing the Next Road Safety Strategy<\/b><\/p>\n With Canada\u2019s Road Safety Strategy 2025 now having come to an end, the coalition coordinated a multi-stakeholder response presented to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) to inform the next iteration, Canada\u2019s Road Safety Strategy 2035.<\/span><\/p>\n Key themes emphasized include:<\/span><\/p>\n Advocacy, Engagement, and Knowledge Translation<\/b><\/p>\n The coalition has demonstrated the value of coordinated advocacy and knowledge translation in advancing road safety priorities:<\/span><\/p>\n Moving Forward: From Strategy to Implementation<\/b><\/p>\n For road safety professionals, the challenge ahead lies not in identifying effective interventions, but in scaling up and sustaining their implementation. The coalition\u2019s work reinforces several key considerations:<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Canadian Coalition for the Global Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021\u20132030<\/span><\/i> provides a platform to support this work\u2014connecting expertise, aligning priorities, and advancing a shared vision of zero fatalities and serious injuries on Canadian roads.<\/span><\/p>\n Coalition Participants<\/b><\/p>\n Author: Julie Taylor Bio: Julie the manager of Knowledge Translation and Programs at Parachute. She manages Parachute\u2019s road safety and safe mobility initiatives. 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