Course in Road Safety Public Policy
Online 300-hour course in road safety public policy. 6 modules covering ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems), Directive 2008/96/EC (road infrastructure safety management) and QGIS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse road crash data to identify patterns and risk groups.
Apply the Safe System approach to the design of public policies.
Compare regulatory, economic and educational road safety instruments.
Evaluate the effectiveness of measures using indicators and before-and-after methods.
Design road safety plans with the participation of stakeholders.
Interpret the European and national road safety regulatory framework.
Prepare an evidence-based road policy proposal.
Who it's for
- Road safety policy technician looking to specialise in Road Safety Public Policy.
- Road crash analyst looking to specialise in Road Safety Public Policy.
- Road safety auditor looking to specialise in Road Safety Public Policy.
- Municipal mobility manager looking to specialise in Road Safety Public Policy.
- Road safety consultant looking to specialise in Road Safety Public Policy.
- Traffic planner looking to specialise in Road Safety Public Policy.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter public administration.
What you'll work with
- ISO 39001 (road traffic safety management systems)
- Directive 2008/96/EC (road infrastructure safety management)
- Directive (EU) 2019/1936 (amendment of road safety management)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 (general safety of vehicles)
- Royal Legislative Decree 6/2015 (Spanish Road Traffic and Road Safety Act)
- UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/74/299 (Decade of Action 2021-2030)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Crash indicators: fatalities, serious injuries and MAIS3+1.2CARE database and national registers1.3Under-reporting and linkage with hospital data1.4Exposure to risk: vehicle-km and rates1.5Time series analysis of crash data1.6Vulnerable road users: pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists1.7Risk factors: speed, alcohol and distraction1.8Socio-economic cost of crashes1.9International comparisons and ETSC indicators1.10Practice: diagnosis of crash data for a region
2.1Vision Zero: Swedish origins and ethical principles2.2Human biomechanical tolerance and system design2.3Shared responsibility among stakeholders2.4Global Plan for the Decade of Action 2021-20302.5Stockholm Declaration and SDG target 3.62.6Pillars: management, roads, vehicles, road users and response2.7Key performance indicators for safety2.8EU policy framework 2021-20302.9Governance and lead road safety agency2.10Case study: adapting Vision Zero to a city
3.1Speed management and credible limits3.220 mph zones and urban traffic calming3.3Directive 2008/96/EC on infrastructure management3.4General Safety Regulation for vehicles 2019/21443.5Penalty points and graduated licensing systems3.6Automated enforcement: average speed cameras and cameras3.7Alcohol and drugs: limits and alcohol interlocks3.8Seatbelts, helmets and child restraint systems3.9Regulation of PMDs and personal mobility3.10Workshop: draft urban speed ordinance
4.1Before-and-after evaluation and regression-to-the-mean bias4.2Empirical Bayes method for black spots4.3Crash modification factors (CMF)4.4Cost-benefit analysis of safety measures4.5Cost-effectiveness analysis and prioritisation4.6Road safety audits and inspections4.7Traffic conflict studies4.8iRAP tools and star rating4.9Evaluation of awareness campaigns4.10Laboratory: cost-benefit analysis of an intervention
5.1Structure of a strategic road safety plan5.2Target setting and reduction trajectories5.3Inter-agency coordination and budgeting5.4Municipal and sustainable mobility plans5.5Occupational road safety and fleets (ISO 39001)5.6Road education and behaviour change5.7Public participation and risk communication5.8Post-crash care and emergency response5.9Monitoring, observatories and annual reports5.10Case study: review of a national strategy
6.1Selection of the territorial scope6.2Diagnosis of crashes and exposure6.3Definition of objectives and KPIs6.4Selection of evidence-based measures6.5Estimation of costs and benefits6.6Implementation plan and responsibilities6.7Monitoring and evaluation system6.8Public communication plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, R, Python (pandas), Tableau, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for analysing crash databases, road safety audits and ex post evaluation of measures. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse road crash data to identify patterns and risk groups.
Apply the Safe System approach to the design of public policies.
Compare regulatory, economic and educational road safety instruments.
Evaluate the effectiveness of measures using indicators and before-and-after methods.
Design road safety plans with the participation of stakeholders.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with QGIS, R, Python (pandas), Tableau and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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