Finnish Transport Safety Agency Explained

Trafi
Finnish Transport Safety Agency
Formed:2010
Preceding1:Finnish Civil Aviation Authority
Preceding2:Finnish Maritime Administration
Preceding3:Finnish Vehicle Administration
Dissolved:1 January 2019
Superseding1:Finnish Transport and Communications Agency
Jurisdiction:Government of Finland
Employees:519
Budget:138 million EUR (2017)
Parent Department:Ministry of Transport and Communications

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency,, shortened to Trafi, was a Finnish government agency responsible for the promotion of safety in the Finnish transport system.[1] It was overseen by the Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications. On 1 January 2019 it was merged with the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority and parts of the Finnish Transport Agency to form the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.[2]

Trafi was created in 2010 through the merger of the Finnish Civil Aviation Authority, the Finnish Maritime Administration, and the Finnish Vehicle Administration. The agency's primary objective was to enhance the safety and environmental sustainability of Finland's transport systems, including air, sea, road, and rail. In 2019, Trafi merged with the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority to form Traficom, a new agency responsible for regulating both transport and communications sectors in Finland.

Responsibilities

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  1. Developing and implementing transport safety regulations and standards.
  2. Issuing licenses, permits, and certificates for various transport activities and operators, including pilots, drivers, and ship captains.
  3. Conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with transport safety regulations.
  4. Investigating transport accidents and incidents to identify causes and develop recommendations for improving safety.
  5. Promoting environmental sustainability and reducing emissions in the transport sector.
  6. Conducting research and providing expert advice on transport safety matters.

Notes and References

  1. News: Trafi.fi – About Trafi. TraFi. 2017-11-19.
  2. Web site: Information about us . Traficom . Traficom . 7 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Act on the Finnish Transport Safety Agency .