Road Safety

Time management is the key to reduce mortality in trauma patients. As per the annual report on ‘Road Accidents in India-2022’ published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a total of 461,312 road accidents have been reported by the States and Union Territories during the calendar year 2022, which claimed 168,491 lives and caused injuries to 443,366 persons. ...

As urban environments evolve and traffic management systems become more complex, the role of road markings has shifted from merely a safety measure to a critical element in enhancing traffic flow, supporting micro mobility, and enabling automated driving technologies. This shift is part of a larger trend, with the global road marking materials market expected to hit USD 7.5 billion ...

Tunnel lighting requirements differ from road lighting in that they must address sudden changes in brightness over critical lengths, while road lighting mainly focuses on night visibility. In the majority of tunnels, the natural penetration of light does not allow satisfactory visibility for users. It is therefore necessary to install artificial lighting to improve visibility and comfort. The International Commission ...

In a city that never sleeps, where nights are as vibrant as days, street lights offer the much-needed illumination for pedestrian and traffic safety, navigation, economic activity with extended business hours, beautification of the environment and promoting social inclusion by making public spaces accessible for outdoor activities. The onus of providing lighting to the megapolis lies on the street lighting ...

National Highways, the lifelines of India’s vast road network, play a crucial role in transporting people and goods across the country. However, ensuring safety on these highways, especially during nighttime travel, poses a significant concern. Street lighting plays a vital role in this; however not devoid of challenges.  Lt. Col. Sunil Purohit, Head, Operations, Maple Highways, looks at the lighting ...

  Established over 25 years back primarily for supplying road safety products, Lucknow based Descon Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd (derived from Design Section and coined by the Founder Sanjeev Khobragade) has today earned its special space in India’s urban and highway infrastructure development. From safety solutions, retroreflective signage, and thermoplastic road markings to highway management, Descon has come a long way. ...

Defensive driving training and traffic psychology would be a powerful combination that could contribute to safer driving practices. This can help reduce the chances of road crash deaths and injuries, writes Arushi Baluja, Head – Department of Driver Training, Public Health and International Relations, Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE) – College of Traffic Management (CTM). India has an estimated ...

Ensuring road safety is a critical task that requires the cooperation of various stakeholders. While regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies are typically the primary focus of road safety measures, car dealerships play a crucial role that should be noticed. Vivek Datta, MD & CEO, Globe Toyota, explains how these establishments have a considerable influence on customer education, vehicle features, ...

Fátima Pereira da Silva, Board Member (ICADTS); (EWDTS) and Member Traffic Psychology International (TPI) is a Traffic safety professional from Portugal with more than 35 years of experience in Traffic psychology. She is also a professor at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra, teaching Organizational Psychology for many years. During a virtual interview with Trafficinfratech, Fátima stressed the importance of traffic ...

With clear focus on formulating water based & solvent based paints suitable for heavy traffic flow and adverse weather conditions, ITS Coatings Pvt Ltd, has established itself as a specialized player in the market. Rinkoo Shah, Asst. Vice President – Strategy & Operations, ITS Coatings Private Limited shares with Trafficinfratech the international quality standards of the offerings that are tested ...