Government & Councils
Road safety must be planned, funded and delivered locally.
ZRST supports ministries, agencies, city councils and local authorities with practical Safe System road safety work: school-zone safety, safer walking and cycling, road safety audits, speed management, data interpretation, stakeholder engagement and implementation support.
Zambian Context
The road safety burden is local, visible and measurable.
Local authorities are where road danger becomes a daily public-service problem: school children crossing unsafe roads, pedestrians walking without footpaths, bus stops without safe access, markets spilling into traffic, and fast vehicles entering community spaces.
National population
Zambia’s 2022 Census recorded a national population of 19,693,423.
Source: Zambia Statistics Agency, 2022 Census Summary Report.Urban residents
The 2022 Census recorded 8,793,369 people living in urban areas.
Source: Zambia Statistics Agency, 2022 Census Summary Report.Q4 crashes in Lusaka Province
Police-reported Q4 2025 crash data placed Lusaka Province highest nationally.
Source: Zambia Police statement reported by Mwebantu, 10 Jan 2026.Q4 2025 deaths
Police reported 667 deaths from 554 fatal road traffic accidents in Q4 2025.
Source: Zambia Police statement reported by Mwebantu, 10 Jan 2026.How ZRST Can Support
A practical technical partner for councils and public institutions
Local road safety action plans
Support councils to identify high-risk corridors, school zones, markets, bus stops and pedestrian conflict points, then package them into practical annual workplans.
Safe school zones
School-zone risk assessments, 30 km/h advocacy, safer crossing recommendations, community mobilisation and sponsor-ready implementation packages.
Walking and cycling infrastructure
Support for NMT policy implementation, corridor walks, footpath and crossing priorities, cycling safety and safer access to public transport.
Road safety audits and blackspot reviews
Independent site observations, hazard logs, photo evidence, practical countermeasure menus and reporting for council decision-making.
Speed management support
School-zone speed advocacy, public education, stakeholder engagement and support for evidence-led enforcement and traffic calming priorities.
Public communication
Media-ready safety messages, community engagement materials, public notices and evidence-based campaign content for councils.
Council-Ready Packages
Start with visible, fundable, high-risk locations.
| Package | Best use | Outputs ZRST can provide |
|---|---|---|
| School-zone safety audit | Schools on busy roads, high pedestrian conflict zones, areas with weak crossings. | Risk assessment, photo log, priority interventions, stakeholder briefing, sponsor note. |
| Pedestrian corridor review | Markets, bus stops, clinics, schools, civic centres and high-walking corridors. | Walking audit, hazard mapping, crossing priorities, quick-win countermeasures. |
| Local road safety briefing | Mayors, councillors, council engineers, planners and district officials. | Safe System briefing, local crash-data interpretation, practical workplan priorities. |
| NMT implementation support | Councils moving from policy adoption to delivery. | Project pipeline, basic design guidance, community engagement and monitoring framework. |
Invite ZRST to support your council road safety work.
We can help translate local road safety risk into practical projects, budget priorities, technical notes, community engagement and implementation partnerships.