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Enforcement, however, has lack of markings and warning
not grown at the same pace. indicators, all of which are crucial
There is growing automation for guiding drivers. Potholes and
in metros but the same cannot cracks increase the risk of vehicular
be said outside city limits. This damage and cause abrupt
has led to unchecked rash braking, leading to collisions. Poor
driving resulting in injuries and drainage leads to water logging
fatalities, prompting treatment during monsoons making roads
to victims within the golden hour slippery. A significant number
immediately after the incident. of intersections, especially in
Emergency care, however, has smaller cities, are ill-managed or
also not kept pace with road lack traffic signals. Engineering
infrastructure, resulting in much solutions need to focus on regular
higher fatalities. Road safety maintenance and quality materials
education, according to a study, for construction.
has not had the desired impact on Other challenges include limited
road users. Technology, therefore, installation of ATMS like adaptive Trauma care is still
has been identified as the enabler traffic control, automated incident
to improved road safety. Using AI, detection and real-time traffic to be brought under
IoT and cloud computing, drivers updates, though these systems the purview of the
and their driving behaviour can be are crucial for efficient traffic flow Ayushman Bharat
tracked and corrective measures and accident prevention. Indian
implemented promptly to reduce roads accommodate a mix of scheme and efforts are
injuries and fatalities. being made towards
vehicles, from bicycles and bullock
Highlighting road engineering carts to cars and heavy trucks, that end. MoRTH has
and key safety challenges in India, all traveling on the same roads also promised money
Kiran Babu informed that many with no dedicated lanes. Roads,
roads have been poorly maintained especially in rural areas, are not from the road safety
with potholes, improper signages, designed according to modern fund, collected from
vehicle registration
charges and penalties
levied.
Managing a large – Dr Amit Gupta
road network of
approximately 40,000kms
of roadway is challenging standards resulting in issues like
if it involves continuous improper curvature, narrow lanes
and unmarked shoulders.
data collection. The Implementing better geometric
cost associated with design, including proper lane
mobilizing the entire widths, adequate turning radii
ground workforce for and safe pedestrian crossings
half-yearly data collective is crucial. Urban roads lack
proper sidewalks, footpaths and
drives is also prohibitive. pedestrian crossing, increasing
Data collection using the risk for non-motorised road
satellites is an option. users. There is also the absence
of dedicated lanes for cyclists
– Hardik Dave and two-wheelers. All these
compromise on road safety.
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