Features – Page 63 – TrafficInfraTech Magazine

‘SAFERBRAIN’ – A European Union Project

September 1, 2011

| Infrastructure, Road construction technology

While many states and municipalities in India are still debating the pros and cons of various angles and policies on traffic management and road safety, the Pimpri-Chinchwad area of Pune has already begun taking long strides in these fields. Its ITS implementation based on the C-DAC applications has already been written about. Now, it is the Road Safety Audit of Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Bhakti-Shakti Junction that is the news of the day. TrafficInfraTech brings you an exclusive report.

Managing Indian Highways

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| Traffic Management

Serious implementation of ATMS and strict action against traffic violators are extremely important for the management of traffic on Indian Highways.

Tolling Tricks & Trends

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| Toll System, Traffic Management

The installation of a manual or automatic toll collection system depends on many factors. The manual system is viable at places that have less traffic density & where the expected toll collection does not validate the implementation of a full-fledged computerised toll collection system while the automatic system can be applied only in areas that have a higher concentration of urban or frequent travellers. A look into these basic rules and a case study of the toll system at Beawar-Gomti Road Project.

Do we need potholes in our toll gateways?

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| Toll System, Traffic Management

Revenue leakages in toll collections deter private investment in roads. Road tolling is the only direct means of recovering costs for road agencies or developers. Shadow Tolling, an arrangement between the concessionaries and the government where the latter pays for all the vehicles passing through the road, could be the answer to the problem.

Toll Systems Handling Highway Tolls

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| Toll System, Traffic Management

Toll systems in India have to put in place innovative strategies and efficient technologies. This is important to avoid customer inconvenience and revenue erosion, writes Prince Mitra, Head of Technology, Soma- Isolux, ITS & Highway Traffic.

Reducing Carbon Footprint using Smart Fluorescent Street Lamps

July 1, 2011

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| Infrastructure, Lighting

Though it plays a major role in improving road safety and reducing street crimes, street lighting is a concept neglected by authorities. The rising cost of electrical energy and pressure to reduce the impact of street lighting on green-house emissions have forced a review of policies on the issue. Here are pros and cons of the situation along with solutions for an energy efficient smart street lighting system.

NGO – Muskaan Safety Foundation From a non-issue to an issue of major concern

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| Safety & Security, Traffic Management

A tragedy can sometimes inspire a person to go on to achieve great milestones. This has been the case with Mridul Bhasin and Pramod Bhasin […]

International Best Practices for Institutions Imparting Driver Education

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| Safety & Security, Traffic Management

Susanne Hebner, Managing Director, Hubert Ebner (India) Pvt Ltd writes on the tools of teaching Defensive Driving. Her company, an Indo-Austria venture, carries out extensive […]

New school bus policy in Maharashtra Creating Safer Roads for school going children

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| Safety & Security, Traffic Management

A few schools have begun following the New School Bus policy formulated by the Maharashtra Government seriously. The policy tackles all the issues of pupil safety that needed serious attention.

Making a strong point for Dbase of all Vehicles and Drivers

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| Infrastructure, Road markings/ Signages/ Barriers

An interactive and comprehensive database for vehicles will not only deter traffic rule violators but also bring in revenues for the government. If integrated with the petrol pumps all over the country, the system can begin showing results in a year.