2000
DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-0064.2000.tb00720.x
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The automobile imperative: Risks of mobility and mobility‐related risks

Abstract: Each year, nearly one percent of Canadians is injured in traffic accidents. This paper focuses on the nature of road transportation risks in Canada ‐ the magnitude of the problem and the reasons for its persistence. A mobility‐based approach to road safety research is advocated because of its potential to both improve understanding and help work towards longterm solutions. The discussion is organized around two main themes: risks of mobility and mobility‐related risks. In the first instance, the focus is on li… Show more

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“…With respect to weather, safety professionals have known for some time that crash rates are elevated during precipitation and accident characteristics vary by weather Golob and Recker, 2003). As well, there is growing appreciation for specific 198419851986198719881989199019911992199419961997199920002002. Overall trend in relative risk of casualty during rainfall.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
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“…With respect to weather, safety professionals have known for some time that crash rates are elevated during precipitation and accident characteristics vary by weather Golob and Recker, 2003). As well, there is growing appreciation for specific 198419851986198719881989199019911992199419961997199920002002. Overall trend in relative risk of casualty during rainfall.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…The observed rise in mobility, especially over the past half century, has increased society's exposure to potential travel risks (Haight, 1984;Andrey, 2000;WHO, 2004). At the same time, however, improvements in emergency medicine, evolving driving norms, numerous safety interventions, and socio-demographic shifts have resulted in a significant and sustained downward trend in casualty rates in most OECD countries (Chu, 1999;Page, 2001).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%