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Transport Safety Observatory

The Transport Safety Observatory is a key analytical enabler within NTSC, serving as a centralized platform to collect, integrate, and analyze transport safety data from all modes. Its purpose is to deliver statistical insights and reliable performance indicators that support effective national safety policy and informed institutional decisions.

Observatory Functions

The Observatory is responsible for:
Aggregating data from operators across road, air, maritime, and rail sectors

Documenting major accidents and violations in a standardized database

Analyzing temporal and spatial trends in incidents

Issuing national safety KPIs benchmarked against global standards

Providing interactive dashboards for relevant stakeholders

Data Components

Data handled by the Observatory includes:
Details of major accidents and related operational metrics

Operator data: transport volume, compliance, reported major incidents

Geographic mapping of major accident locations

Follow-up on implementation of NTSC recommendations

Indicators of response delays and recurring risks

Indicators and Analytics

The Transport Safety Observatory develops interactive dashboards and periodic reports that support decision-makers and cover various transport modes

These analytics are based on continuously updated databases and supported by statistical methods and digital technologies, with a focus on leveraging international best practices in major accident and risk analysis

Institutional Integration and Impact

The Observatory helps:
Empower decision-makers in government and operations

Establish a unified data source for national transport safety

Support NTSC reports and studies with data-driven insights

Enhance regulatory oversight through reliable analytics