Bridging the Gap in Traffic Safety via SWOT and TOWS Analysis within QSPM Framework

Abstract

The main focus of the current study is to enhance traffic safety policies by utilizing SWOT and TOWS analyses and togain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges within traffic safety management systems. The authors haveassessed several safety measures by utilizing the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix. This methodology combinedexpert evaluations with a methodical investigation to determine the best ways to improve traffic safety. According tothe QSPM result, the application of sophisticated technologies in infrastructure (S6-T4), with a score of 5.88, is rankedsecond, behind traffic law enforcement (S1-O6), which has the highest score of 6.51. On the W2-T3 scale, the harmfulconsequences of inadequate access to public transportation on the usage of private vehicles received the lowest ratingof 3.98. The study's findings are significant because urban planners and legislators can use them to determine whichtraffic safety interventions should be prioritized.