Deputy and Second Vice President Reme Mazzolari,closed the Second Road Safety Forum held at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste and emphasized that road safety guides all aspects of the management of the provincial road network. It also advocates for “combining infrastructure.”
Diputació participated this Friday in the II Road Safety Forum held at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste, an event that brought together representatives from public administrations, university experts, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, and industry professionals to analyze one of the main challenges currently facing mobility: reducing motorcycle accident rates.
The Second Vice President and Deputy in charge of Roads, Reme Mazzolari, presided over the closing ceremony of a meeting during which she highlighted the work the institution has been carrying out in the area of road safety and, in particular, the initiatives launched to improve protection for the most vulnerable users of the provincial road network.
In this regard, Mazzolari noted that road safety is the cornerstone of the management of the nearly 1,800 kilometers of provincial roads, from the planning of new infrastructure to maintenance and repair work.
“Improving road safety is an essential goal for all of us who work in the field of mobility. “Behind every victim of a traffic accident lies a human tragedy and a collective failure that compels us to keep moving forward,” said the provincial representative.
The head of the Roads Department also highlighted the concern regarding motorcycle accidents, an issue that is the focus of much of the Provincial Council’s current efforts in the areas of analysis, prevention, and innovation.
As Mazzolari explained, the provincial government has stepped up its specific studies on motorcycle accidents in recent years, has identified sections of road with a high concentration of accidents, and is working in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic to implement various measures aimed at improving safety for this group.
More investment in conservation and new solutions
During her remarks, the second vice president also emphasized the importance of keeping roads in optimal safety conditions, noting that the Provincial Council has tripled the resources allocated to the upkeep and maintenance of the provincial road network over the past decade.
“Building safer roads is important, but so is maintaining them properly. Road safety depends as much on the infrastructure as it does on its daily maintenance,” he noted.
However, Mazzolari stressed that the complexity of the phenomenon makes it necessary to broaden the focus beyond traditional solutions linked exclusively to the road. “Infrastructure remains fundamental, but we need to incorporate new tools. Technology, innovation, training, and road safety education must play an increasingly important role if we want to continue reducing accident rates,” she stated.
The deputy concluded by highlighting the importance of working forums like the one held in Cheste to share experiences and move forward with joint solutions. “Road safety is a shared responsibility. Administrations, manufacturers, researchers, security forces, and users must work in the same direction to continue reducing the number of victims on our roads,” she concluded.
Technical representation for the Provincial Council was provided by the Director of the Roads Area, Javier Piedra, who opened the inaugural event; and the Head of the Road Safety and Supervision Service, Paloma Corbí, who participated in one of the forum’s technical panels.
