Business in the Community Northern Ireland has become the latest
organisation to sign up to the Department for Infrastructure's
road safety campaign, Share the Road to Zero.
Explaining that businesses have a vital role to play in helping
reduce deaths and serious injuries on local roads, as well as
being uniquely placed to influence attitudes and behaviours
through the workplace, Dr. Lisa McIlvenna, Managing Director at
Business in the Community Northern Ireland, said:
“Business in the Community and our partners are delighted to sign
up to Share the Road to Zero to help support local businesses in
promoting safer driving. With more than 800,000 people employed
across Northern Ireland, we have been working with the business
community on this important issue over the past three years and
know that businesses are taking road safety seriously and leaders
are demonstrating their commitment in shaping attitudes and
encouraging everyone to take greater care on the roads. By having
these conversations at work and at home, we can all play our part
in reducing fatalities and ensuring we arrive safely at our
destinations.”
The campaign highlights the importance of personal responsibility
behind the wheel and encourages employers to promote safer
driving policies, raise awareness among staff and help reinforce
positive road safety behaviours across their organisations.
Infrastructure Minister said:
“I want to thank Business in the Community for supporting Share
the Road to Zero and recognising the important leadership role
the business community can play in helping make our roads safer.
“Sadly too many people are killed and seriously injured on our
roads every year and more than 95% of road deaths are due to
human error.
“All of us can make a difference and help save lives by taking
more care when using the roads. If we all keep ourselves right by
taking personal responsibility, we will help make using the roads
safer and reduce fatalities.”
Business in the Community joins a growing list of organisations
backing Share the Road to Zero, alongside sporting bodies,
emergency services, councils and community partners, all united
in calling on everyone to take greater care and help prevent
tragedies on Northern Ireland's roads.