Veronika valentová
I'm helping to do transportation in the Czech Republic safer and more sustainable.
Since 2011, I’ve been doing research that helps improve all of our lives. Because each of us is part of transport. And each of us is affected by the traffic around us.
Areas of expertise that I focus on
Improving road safety goes hand in hand with sustainable development. There are multiple reasons for sustainable transport development, but safety is one of the fundamental criteria.
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Road safety
The design according to the standard ensures the minimum allowed parameters. However, for a sustainable solution, an optimal solution must be sought. As part of my research and expert work as a road safety auditor, I carry out activities leading to a safer road network.
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Traffic calming and sustainable mobility
An issue that is very topical in our country. Here we have a lot of catching up to do in terms of implementation on a European scale. Unfortunately, we often copy the mistakes of the past of Western cities instead of focusing on functional solutions leading to the development of the city as a place to live. Together with my colleagues at CDV, we are also trying to change this perspective and help our cities and their inhabitants.
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Strategic planning and road safety analysis
I have been heavily involved in the development of the government’s Czech Road Traffic Safety Strategy 2021-2030 and have supported my team colleagues in road safety strategies at the regional and municipal level. I continue to be involved in the development of the strategys’ action plans.
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Floating car data
What tells us most about the suitability of road design is the traffic behaviour of users. For a larger-scale evaluation, we started research in 2012 on so-called floating vehicles. Currently, in addition to a number of publications, we already have practical applications for local authorities and road administrators.
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Education and awareness-raising
I participate in a number of activities aimed at disseminating our findings to the professional and wider public. I give presentations at conferences, trainings, etc.
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Road design
Previously I worked as a road designer. Now I am mainly involved in design on a consultancy basis and am involved in the development of road design standards.
Since 2011 I have been involved in research on improving road safety, especially the safe design of our roads at the Transport Research Centre.
Currently, I am the Director of Research, Development and Knowledge Transfer.
The needs of society are changing. Transport changes with them. Research enables us to understand these needs and find new functional solutions.
