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Safe System, Vision Zero, and Sustainable Safety: A Scoping Review

Insights | 4 August 2026

This scoping review examines 129 studies on Vision Zero, the Safe System approach, and Sustainable Safety, analyzing where and when the studies were conducted, how the concepts are defined and applied, and the main topics addressed in the literature. Using thematic analysis, the authors categorize the studies into seven key themes, including implementation, principles, practical application, implementation readiness, vulnerable road users and equity, effectiveness, and future challenges, while also identifying knowledge gaps and priorities for future research.

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Date

4 August 2026

Publication Type

Insights

Publisher Name

Nævestad, T.-O., Storesund Hesjevoll, I., Elvik, R., Lothe Brunstad, Øyvind, & Blom, J. (Institute of Transport Economics Norway)

Countries

Global

Sources

Research Institutions

Languages

English (en)