October 13: European Road Safety Day

The European Union has set itself the target to halve the number of fatalities on the roads – from 54 000 to 27 000 – between 2001 and 2010. In order to raise awareness, to give visibility to best local practices and to offer an opportunity to work together for safer roads in Europe, the Commission has established European Road Safety Day.

It will be celebrated on 13 October 2008 and will address the subject of “Road Safety in our Cities”. The main event will take place in Paris, in the business district of La Défense. This event is addressed to all European citizens, as everybody in Europe is concerned with road safety. There will not be too many speeches, there’ll be up-to-date information, presentations of innovative initiatives, testimonials and discussions. Coffee breaks and a buffet lunch will allow participants to extend their networks and exchange views with other participants.

A detailed programme will soon be posted on DG Transport website.
One of the 3 sessions is focused to the users’ opinion (PTW riders, cyclists, pedestrians, disabled people, cardrivers, …)
The event can host around 600 people and is free of charge.