AUDITS
Main Aim & Objectives of Road Safety Surveys:
The main aim & objective of road safety survey is to minimize the risk of crashes occurring on an existing road or a new road project and to minimize the severity of any crashes that do occur or are likely to occur.
- To minimize the risk of crashes occurring on adjacent roads (especially at intersections).
- To recognize the importance of safety in road design so that the needs and perceptions of all road users are met, and to achieve a balance between needs where they may be in conflict.
- To reduce the long term costs of a new road project, bearing in mind that unsafe
designs may be expensive (or at times even impossible) to correct at a later stage.
- To enhance the awareness of road safety engineering principles by all involved in the process of planning, designing, constructing, operating, managing and maintaining roads and highways.
- To advance the awareness of providing safe road schemes for non-motorized as well as motorized road users.
Physical Inspection
Inspect existing road infrastructure and support facilities.
Assess vehicle population and movement patterns, including:
Peak traffic hours.
Types of vehicles (trailers, heavy vehicles, light vehicles, two-wheelers).
Pedestrian movement at critical sections and intersections.
Preliminary Risk Assessment
Conduct discussions with core team members to:
Understand current traffic conditions.
Identify bottlenecks and operational challenges.
Suggest practical alternatives for improvement.
Physical Inspection
Inspect existing road infrastructure and support facilities.
Assess vehicle population and movement patterns, including:
Peak traffic hours.
Types of vehicles (trailers, heavy vehicles, light vehicles, two-wheelers).
Pedestrian movement at critical sections and intersections.
Traffic Flow & Safety Analysis
Evaluate current traffic movement and identify hazards.
Explore segregation of man–machine movement to reduce risks.
Check availability and condition of:
Traffic signals, displays, speed breakers.
Road surface quality and interruptions.
Recommend traffic furniture as per requirements.
Safety Features & Compliance
Plan and recommend installation of:
Road markings, sign boards, delineators, chevrons.
Traffic control devices and other safety features.
Review “as-built drawings” for roads and intersections.
Verify compliance with IRC standards for roads and intersections.
Risk Identification
Identify existing black spots and potential future risk zones.
Provide mitigation strategies for these areas.
Facilities & Amenities
Review requirements for:
Truck/Bus stops/shelters.
Truck lay-byes, rest areas, and other facilities.
Ensure compliance with standard guidelines.
Illumination & Visibility
Evaluate lighting levels at key locations.
Suggest improvements for visibility and safety.
Parking Management
Assess parking space capacity and location suitability.
Recommend measures to:
Reduce accidents.
Improve driver efficiency.
Recommendations
Short-term and long-term solutions for:
Traffic management.
Infrastructure improvements.
Safety enhancements.
Road Safety Plan
