Abstract
The TARVA safety evaluation tool has been created for reliable
evaluation of the current safety situation and the safety effects of
improvements. Separate versions of TARVA have been created for the Lithuanian
and Finnish roads and Finnish level crossings. Using TARVA, one can also
reliably rank the existing network by its safety. Safety ranking is based on
expected accident numbers achieved by combining accident history data with
accident prediction model data. In addition to comparing the safety of
individual roads, an example is presented on comparing the road safety of
different areas using the simple accident prediction models prepared for
TARVA. Initial results from the comparisons suggest that quite a lot can be
learned about safety potential by comparing the safety of different areas and
of individual roads using available science-based analysis tools
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | XXVII International Baltic Road Conference |
| Publisher | Baltic Road Council |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-609-95526-0-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | The XXVIII International Baltic Road Conference - Vilnius, Lithuania Duration: 26 Aug 2013 → 28 Aug 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | The XXVIII International Baltic Road Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Lithuania |
| City | Vilnius |
| Period | 26/08/13 → 28/08/13 |
Keywords
- Road safety
- Estimation
- Comparison
- Accident prediction model
