The Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) is a 10-year document to achieve Vision Zero. Using systems thinking – called the Safe System Approach – the plan outlines an integrated process and 30 actions to address safe speeds, safe road users, safe vehicles, safe road design, post-crash care and safe land use planning.
The RSAP is evidence-based and grounded in data. It is informed by technical analysis, best practices research and the opinions and ideas of stakeholders and the public.
RSAP Adopted
On October 21, 2024 Council adopted Saanich’s first-ever Road Safety Action Plan.
Thank you to everyone who provided input on the RSAP. Special thanks to the Saanich Police Department and members of the Steering Committee from the CRD, MOTI, VIHA, and ICBC.
Background
Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach
In February 2022 Council adopted Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach, and they directed staff to Develop the RSAP.
Vision Zero is an ambitious goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Saanich roads, while ensuring safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all people.
Vision Zero is a new paradigm for road safety. It recognizes that human error is inevitable and an integrated approach – called the Safe System Approach – is needed to improve the safety performance of our transportation network.
Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach - Transportation Association of Canada (2023)
To learn more about the Safe System Approach, watch this video!
Documents, Reports and Media
The following is a list of background documents related to the project.
Project-Related Documents
- Project Timeline
- Terms of Reference
- Engagement Strategy and Communications Plan
- Engagement Summary, Phase 2
- Engagement Summary, Phase 3
Council Reports
- A Policy Framework for Road Safety in Saanich (February 2022)
- RSAP Report to Council (May 2023)
- Final RSAP Report to Council (October 2024)