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Road Safety Audit of An Existing Road, From Ashram Chowk To Crri
Road Safety Audit of An Existing Road, From Ashram Chowk To Crri
Abstract: “Pedestrian” includes people who walk, sit, stand in public spaces, or use a mobility aid like
walking stick, crutches or wheelchair, be they children, teenagers, adults, elderly persons, persons with
disabilities, workers, residents, shoppers or people-watchers (IRC: 103-2012). Road Safety audit is the formal
procedure for assessing accident potential and safety performance in the provision of new road schemes, the
improvement and rehabilitation of existing road and maintenance of roads. The road selected for this study is
existing road from Ashram Chowk to CRRI, which is at Delhi to Mathura road. The main tool is Road Safety
Audit. This paper explores the defects in the design and other safety features. Thisaudit is a part of CRRI Road
Safety Audit Training Program. In conclusion, we argue that significant measures should be taken on Road
Safety aspects to mitigate the accidents and ensure the safety to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. This paper
mainly highlights the safety in terms of pedestrians and traffic sign post alignment.
Keywords: Accidents, CRRI, Pedestrians, Road Safety Audit, Safety, Sign boards, Vehicular Traffic.
I. INTRODUCTION
Road safety audit assess the operation of a road, focusing on road safety as it affects the users of the
road. These users include pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, truck/ bus drivers, on road public transport users,
etc. Road traffic injuries are the No.1 cause of death among those aged 15–29. Road users are not perfect.The
main cause for the accidents is road users, Confusion in drivers, fatigue, stress, negligence may lead to the
accidents.
The outcome of a road safety audit is the identification of any road safety deficiencies and formulation
of recommendations aimed at removing or reducing those deficiencies.
Ashram chowk is a crossways located on the southeastern corner of the Delhi ring road. It is at the
intersection of the ring road and Mathura road from the ITO crossing, the Supreme court, Pragati Maidan,
Purana Quila, Nizamuddin Dargah and Haryana border at Faridabad. The distance between these two points is 4
kilometers. It is a busy area with heavy traffic, even pedestrian traffic is also heavy at this section.
“Pedestrian” includes people who walk, sit, stand in public spaces, or use a mobility aid like walking
stick, crutches or wheelchair, be they children, teenagers, adults, elderly persons, persons with disabilities,
workers, residents, shoppers or people-watchers (IRC: 103-2012).
The key principles of the Safe System approach should be,
i. Recognition of human error in the transport system
ii. Recognition of human physical vulnerability and limits
iii. Promotion of system accountability
iv. Promotion of ethical values in road safety
v. Promotion of societal values
Fig 2 Team members of Existing Road Safety Audit with the team head Dr. S Velmurugansir.
This audit is a part of CRRI Road Safety Audit Training Program in July,2017. Some of the checklist
included in this audit are like
i. Is the provision for road signs adequate and in accordance with standards?
ii. Are there any situations where traffic signs themselves are obstructing essential line of sight for drivers
and pedestrians?
iii. General adequacy and visibility of road markings, during day/night time and in wet/ dry weather
conditions
iv. Are the proposed lighting scheme and illumination levels of an appropriate standard, consistent with
the needs of the location, pedestrian and other factors?
v. Are there any poles, columns along the road and comment on whether some or any of them can be
removed, relocated to less hazardous positions etc.
3.1. Observation
The End treatment of Metal Beam Crash Barrier is missing.
Recommendation:
It shall be provided with suitable end treatment with the inclined metal beam mounted to the end post
and fixed into the median.
Fig4The sign Boards placed over the footpath and over-head Gantry are place properly
3.2. Observation
The sign Boards placed over the footpath and over-head Gantry are place properly.
Priority: Followed the safety norm completely
Fig5 The slope of ground of the Petrol Pump is towards the carriageway
3.3. Observation
The slope of ground of the Petrol Pump is towards the carriageway
Recommendation:
Proper drainage shall be provided to check the water directly discharging to the carriageway.
Priority: Highly Essential
3.4. Observation
Water Logging at the Bus-stop
The floor of the Bus-stop is raised abnormally.
The sign board placed near by the bus stop is obstruction to the pedestrians.
Recommendation:
The height of the footpath shall be reduced as per the relevant IRC norms, water logging should be
avoided.
Fig7 Ganty Post lying on the foot path creating hindrance to the pedestrians.
3.5. Observation
Ganty Post lying on the foot path creating hindrance to the pedestrians & Unnecessary construction on
the footpath
Recommendation:
It shall be removed immediately & Extra projections should be removed
Priority: Highly Essential
3.6. Observation
Trees planted in the median.
Recommendation:
The Branches shall be trimmed periodically. And the tree plantation shall not be done in the medians.
Priority: Desirable
3.7. Observation
Electric Pole tilted on the footpath.
Recommendation:
The pole must be removed/replaced.
Priority: Desirable
3.8. Observation
Drainage slab are weak and they are destroyed& Manhole cover is not properly placed
Recommendation:
It should be properly maintained and slabs need to be replaced with good material& Cover need to be
placed properly without causing any projections
Priority: Very Essential
Recommendation:
Proper maintenance of the footpath should be done and the kerb height should be maintained to avoid
the vehicular movement on the footpath
3.10. Observation
Improper access to private properties.
Recommendations:
Auxiliary lanes to be provided for safe entry and exit without affecting pedestrians.Adequate warning
signs to be provided. If not possible close or reroute the access.
Priority: High
Recommendation:
Provision for pedestrians to remain on side walk along entire stretch.
Priority: Essential
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Organizations/Institutions likeCentral Road
Research Institute, VELS University, K G Reddy College of Engineering and Technology for their contributions
and suggestions for performing this Road Safety Audit.
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