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In India’s ambitious pursuit of safer roadways, the integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) stands as a transformative approach to mitigate road accidents and enhance overall traffic safety. The prevalence of road crashes attributed to human error, including driver inattention and lapses in alertness, underscores the critical need for technological interventions that can pre-emptively ...

In a pioneering effort to enhance road safety, researchers at IIT Hyderabad, led by Dr. Digvijay S. Pawar, Associate Professor from Transportation Engineering Group, Department of Civil Engineering, have published a new study on the effectiveness and acceptance of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems among Indian drivers. This study, published in the Journal of Intelligent and Connected Vehicles, is the first ...

Studies show that human factors are the leading cause of road accidents, responsible for about 57% of incidents, while vehicle and roadway factors contribute only 3% each, with the remaining incidents stemming from a combination of these elements. Some studies even suggest that human errors account for over 90% of accidents. In response to this pressing concern, IIT Roorkee has ...

In the modern era of digital transformation, law enforcement agencies have increasingly turned to advanced technological tools to enhance public safety and enforce laws for the ever-increasing volume of vehicles. Among these tools, enforcement cameras have emerged as pivotal instruments. These devices can reduce the strain put on manual intervention, allowing effective monitoring of traffic and other public areas. Traffic ...

In the pursuit of road safety, technological innovations and infrastructure improvements play pivotal roles in mitigating risks and enhancing the driving experience. Among these advancements, audio tactile markings have emerged as a significant contributor to road safety, particularly on high-speed roads. These markings are not just a measure for traffic management but a critical intervention to reduce the risk of ...

Approximately 70% of the applications available on the ITMS platform have been implemented in the Greater Hyderabad area of Telangana State comprising three Commissionerates, Hyderabad City, Cyberabad and Rachakonda. Key goals in the first phase including increase in average traffic speed, improving road safety, reducing pollution and improving AQI have been met to a degree. Consistency has been key to ...

Adaptive Traffic Signal Control systems put in place in Hyderabad in 2021 has, in fact, started giving results, says  Venkat Subbarao Chunduru, Director, Arcadis IBI India Adaptive Traffic Signaling System has been implemented by Arcadis IBI in Greater Hyderabad area with more than 380 traffic signals including pedestrian traffic signals for Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and Traffic Police of Hyderabad. ...

Integration of advanced technologies, proactive surveillance, and innovative traffic control measures have significantly improved the safety, efficiency, and overall experience of commuters using the Noida- Greater Noida expressway. Noida-Greater Noida expressway serves as a vital transportation route, facilitating the movement of over 80,000 vehicles daily between Greater Noida, Noida and Delhi. However, despite its significance, the expressway had been plagued ...

The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the 21.8km road bridge connects Mumbai with Navi Mumbai. The project has many unique features and state of the art technologies. With 6-lane (3+3 lane) highway + emergency lane on either side, the road bridge demands high level of traffic management system to ease congestion and enable smooth flow of traffic. One main area ...

Chennai Smart City Limited is currently implementing a comprehensive Intelligent Transport System in Chennai city with support from multiple agencies. The project is being funded by JICA and the Government of Tamil Nadu. The pilot implementation of the project is in progress says Dr. G S Sameeran, Joint Commissioner (Works), Greater Chennai Municipal Corporation, in a conversation with Mangala Chandran ...