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A Korean Government Ministry, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, has won the International Road Federation (IRF)’s prestigious annual road safety accolade – known as the ‘Find A Way Award’ for 2017.
The Award was instituted as part of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety by IRF Chairman, Eng. Abdullah Al-Mogbel, in recognition of the value of political leadership in driving road traffic injury reduction strategies. Every year, the award distinguishes outstanding commitment to safer roads by a local or national government on the anniversary of the launch of the Decade of Action.
A statement issued in Alexandria, Virginia, USA quoted IRF President & CEO, C. Patrick Sankey, as saying while presenting the award to the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: “Korea’s leadership and track record over the last 25 years in curbing traffic injuries is truly impressive and serves as an inspiration for other governments and the global community of road safety professionals.
“The Find A Way Award embodies the idea that governments everywhere have an important opportunity and responsibility to address the broader policy directions and examine ways to prevent what has become a global public health crisis.”
Receiving the award for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Assistant Minister Jeong-ryeol Kim, said, “I am very proud to be part of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety and to receive this award as the leader in road safety. In Korea, the number of traffic accident fatalities has been steadily decreasing over the last years. In particular, the road traffic accident death rate decreased by 7.1% in 2016.
“It is a very significant record in that it represents the highest reduction rate since 2004. I believe that our continuous efforts in the past to reduce the number of road deaths and serious injuries are finally driving fruitful outcomes. In 2016, we established ‘Comprehensive Measures to Reduce Traffic Accident Fatalities’. It highlighted many road safety initiatives such as enforcement of traffic laws and promotion of traffic safety culture and education nationwide. I hope that Korea could serve as an excellent example to inspire other countries to achieve our mutual goals of making safer roads and saving countless lives.”
