What is RoadHealth?

 

A coalition of agencies working together to reduce the high rates of injury and death due to motor vehicle crashes in Northern BC

 

Why RoadHealth?

 

• Motor vehicle crashes are preventable!

• People make choices about how and when they drive - there's no such thing as an "accident"

• Northern BC's injury and death rates are more than double the provincial average

• Increased natural resources development is putting a strain on road infrastructure and management resources

• Motor vehicle crashes are responsible for huge costs to health care system, insurance, loss of productivity, quality of life for individuals, families and Northern communities

• No one agency or body can do this by itself; collaboration, cooperation and communication are critical to working together towards the same goal

 

What does RoadHealth do?

 

• Provides a mechanism for communication, coordination and collaboration among Member Agencies

• Links Member Agencies with the broader Motor Vehicle Crash Reduction initiatives

• Provides information and advice to the public and government on the state of road safety in Northern BC

• Educates the public of Northern BC, and visitors, about hazards and conditions particular to Northern BC driving