trafiksikre

Trafiksikre is an adjective used in Norwegian to describe environments, policies, or practices that reduce the risk of harm in traffic. The term is formed from trafikk (traffic) and sikre (to make safe) and is commonly applied in urban planning, road safety campaigns, and workplace transportation management. In public discourse, trafiksikre environments aim to lower crash risk and injury by combining infrastructure design, regulation, and behavior change.

The concept is used across several domains, including trafiksikre skoleveier (traffic-safe school routes), trafiksikre arbeidsplassen (workplace traffic safety), and trafiksikre gater and krysninger (streets and intersections). It emphasizes creating safer conditions for all road users—pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike—through coordinated measures rather than isolated actions.

Key measures associated with trafiksikre environments include traffic calming, protected bike lanes, well-lit sidewalks, clearly marked pedestrian crossings, appropriate speed limits, enforcement where appropriate, and public education campaigns. Urban design practices, such as separated pathways, safe intersection geometry, and traffic signals optimized for vulnerable users, are commonly employed to enhance safety.

Relation to broader frameworks focuses on reducing traffic injuries through integrated strategies, often aligning with Vision Zero principles and Safe Routes to School programs. While the term trafiksikre is most prevalent in Norwegian discourse, its core idea—systematic, safety‑oriented planning and behavior change—resonates in many national road-safety efforts.

See also: Vision Zero, road safety, traffic calming, Safe Routes to School.