Miguel Barreto is United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guatemala. 

What if We Could Put an End to Loss of Precious Lives on the Roads?

4x4 training. Photo courtesy: UNDSS

Road safety is neither confined to public health nor is it restricted to urban planning. It is a core 2030 Agenda matter. Reaching the objective of preventing at least 50 per cent of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030 would be a significant contribution to every SDG and SDG transition.