CIMA+ Road Safety Initiative Yields 17% Collision Reduction, Wins TAC Award

Event summary

  • CIMA+ and the Region of Durham received the 2026 TAC Technical Achievement Award for Road Safety.
  • The initiative, spanning five years, implemented over 260 targeted countermeasures.
  • Fatal and injury collisions on Regional roads decreased by 17%, exceeding initial targets.
  • The program combined data-driven action plans with a performance evaluation framework.
  • Soroush Salek, Senior Director, Transportation at CIMA+, highlighted the importance of collaboration and a structured approach.

The big picture

This award underscores a growing trend towards data-driven, collaborative approaches to public infrastructure projects. CIMA+, with its broad service offering and 3,600 employees, is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend, potentially expanding its reach into other regions and sectors facing similar road safety challenges. The demonstrated ability to exceed targets and establish a scalable model strengthens CIMA+'s competitive advantage in the consulting engineering landscape.

What we're watching

Scalability
The success of CIMA+'s model suggests potential for replication in other jurisdictions, but the degree of regional buy-in and data availability will be critical determinants of adoption rates.
Governance
The emphasis on a strong governance structure indicates a shift towards more formalized, collaborative approaches to infrastructure projects, which could impact project timelines and cost structures.
Data Dependency
The program's reliance on data-driven interventions highlights the growing importance of data analytics and reporting capabilities within the consulting engineering sector, and the potential for competitive differentiation based on data expertise.