Transport
S A F E T Y
In 2019, 40 people died and 567 were seriously injured using the transport network in Tāmaki Makaurau.
The Issue
The rate of harm on our network has worsened at a faster rate than the national average and far exceeds the growth in distance driven.
Children in the most socio-economically deprived areas have an injury rate three times higher than children in the least deprived areas. Rates are also higher for Māori and Pacific children.
22% of respondents in the Auckland ‘Quality of Life’ survey perceive dangerous driving to be a problem in their local area. This is particularly so for Pacific (75%) and Māori (67%) respondents. 82% (363) of deaths and serious injuries occur on local 50km/h roads.
These are preventable and predictable and require a collaborative approach to minimise the risk of death and injury on our roads.
If we continue as we’re doing now, by 2030 more than 7000 people in Tamaki Makaurau will be killed or seriously injured in avoidable, unnecessary transport harm.
3,383
Police reported deaths & serious injuries across Tāmaki Makaurau 2015-2019
82% of all deaths & serious injuries occur on 50km/h urban roads and 44% involve people walking, cycling or riding a motor cycle across all roads.
Taking Action
Auckland Transport has adopted Vision Zero, and the Government has Road to Zero as their strategies to significantly increase safety on our transport network. Improving safety on our transport network requires holistic action which engages a wide number of partners. The Safety Collective supports these strategies and promotes the use of the life course approach and socio-economic equity as key considerations in future investment.
Click Here to view the Safety Collective's strategic plan for improving transport safety November 2023 to June 2024..
