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Professor DR. Mazharul Hoque.
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iRAP AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY ASSESSMENT IN BANGLADESHPresented By
Dr. Md. Mazharul Hoque
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering and
Founding Director Accident Research Institute (ARI) Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
iRAP AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY ASSESSMENT IN BANGLADESHCo-authors:
Greg Smith, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP)
Md. Ashifur Rahman, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
M. H. Md. Arif Uddin, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
How Serious is the Road Safety Problem
How We are Dealing with the Problem
iRAP and Road Infrastructure Safety Assessments
The Next Generation of Engineers
Presentation Outlines
Population: 160 million
Area: 147570 sq. km.
Density: 1000 people per sq. km.
GDP: $750 (US) / capita
Pop growth: 1.9% / annum
Urban: 30% of population
Brief Details of Bangladesh
1.7 million motorized vehicles (50% + motorcycles)
1 million rickshaws
Motorized vehicles increased by about 200% in 15 years.
Road crashes are increasing alarmingly in rural areas.
Vehicles expected to more than double in next 10 years.
Road Transport in Bangladesh
•79% of passengers
•73% of freight (2005)
National Highway = 3,500 km
Regional Highway = 4,200 km
Zilla Road = 13,250 km
Total Road Length = 21,000 km
Road Transport in Bangladesh
Some Major Crashes
Head-on collision on N2 highway left 9 policemen dead (2011) Head-on collision between truck and bus on N5, 18 killed (2011)
Head-on collision between a truck and a bus, 8 killed on N2 (2012) Lost control crash on Feeder Road, nearly 50 killed (2011)
The Recent Devastating Crash
Excessive Speeding Incompetence of the driver Poor road and road side conditions
45 children die in Bangladesh road crash
All the factors were involved in the crash:
Overloading The risky vehicle Inattentiveness of the driver
Road crashes in Bangladesh kill 4000 and injure 5000 per year.
Actual fatalities could well be 20,038 each year (WHO, 2009).
Death rate of 12.7 deaths per 100,000 population.
Road crashes cost US$2000 million, nearly 2% of GDP.
Bangladesh has a very high fatality rate, over 100 deaths per
10,000 motor vehicles.
The Road Safety Problem
About 70% of fatalities in rural areas.
Crashes are highly clustered, 50% of crashes on 5% of highways.
Major crash types are: Hit pedestrian(45%), Rear end (16.5%),
Head on (13.2%) and Loss control/overturning (9.3%).
Almost 80% of fatalities are vulnerable road users (VRUs).
Heavy vehicles, trucks & buses are over-involved.
About 2.5% of accidents on bridges & culverts.
Some Crash Characteristics
Major Crash Types in Bangladesh (2000 vs. 2010)
Crash Type 2000 2010
Hit Pedestrian 1329 53% 988 51%
Head On 296 12% 330 17%
Rear End 329 13% 266 14%
Lost Control 295 12% 171 9%
Others 274 11% 167 9%
Total 2523 100% 1922 100%
Road Length, Total Accidents and Fatal Accidents by Road Classes
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National Highways Regional Roads Feeder Roads
Road Class
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Road Length
Fatal Accidents
All Accidents
Fatal accidents on Highways with Varying Speed Limits
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Accidents are associated with higher speed limit zones
RHD Road Network Condition(Surveyed in December 2010 to June 2011)
Length in Km
Road Good Fair Poor Bad Very BadTotal
Surveyed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7National Highway 756 1441 743 345 78 3362
Regional Highway 261 1403 1357 475 107 3602
Zilla Road 422 1503 3234 2216 313 7688TOTAL
1438(9.8 %)
4347(29.7 %)
5333(36.4 %)
3036(20.7%)
498(3.4%)
14653
Area: 7,617,930 sq.kmPopulation:22.8 mRoad Length: 913,000 km Road Deaths: 1,368
Area: 147,570 sq.kmPopulation:160 mRoad Length: 273,000 km Road Deaths: 3,000/20000
Death rates on our highways are 10 times higher than that of Australian Highways and Britain’s most persistently high risk
roads (iRAP)
Pedestrians: The Greatest Problem
Road Infrastructure Safety: A Priority
Road crashes: interactive factors of the road, the vehicle and
the human.
The greatest potential to prevent road deaths is the road
themselves.
In US, roads are a contributing factor in 53% of all road deaths.
In Sweden, road conditions cause at least 59% of fatal crashes.
In Bangladesh, crash characteristics indicate the problems with
road infrastructure.
Some Urgent Actions of Road Infrastructure Safety In Bangladesh
Accident Black Spot TreatmentsRoad Safety AuditsRoad Inspections and Assessment
iRAP in Bangladesh
iRAP works in partnership with government and non-
government organisations to:
inspect high-risk roads and develop Star Ratings and Safer
Roads Investment Plans.
provide training, technology and support that will build and
sustain national, regional and local capability.
track road safety performance so that funding agencies can
assess the benefits of their investments.
iRAP in Bangladesh
In 2010, with the financial support of the FIA Foundation, the
iRAP Bangladesh Pilot Project began to:
support the Government of Bangladesh and the Roads and
Highways Division (RHD)
support the Bangladesh Road Safety Coalition Project.
provide a practical demonstration of the iRAP approach to
safety.
iRAP Pilot Project in Bangladesh
1st Phase: 28 February – 4 March, 2010 Preliminary discussion meetings with the Stakeholders and top Decision
makers On road Field Assessment and Inspections of N2 & N3 Highways
2nd Phase: March – August, 2010 Analysis of field data and preparation of reports Submission of technical report: draft preliminary and revised final report Review of preliminary iRAP assessment results for the N2 and N3 highways
and the future actions (31 July – 5 August, 2010) Preparation of MoU between iRAP and the RHD
Recent iRAP Activities at National Level
Launching of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety
Signing of iRAP-RHD MoU for Infrastructure Assessment and Capacity Building
UN-ESCAP Road Safety Workshop on Developing National Road Safety Goals, Targets and Indicators in line with the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020
ADB assisted technical assistance project for road safety
Launching of National Injury Prevention Strategy by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UN Decade of Action and MoU Signing Between RHD and iRAP
The National WorkshopGoals, Targets & Indicators
Group A : Institutional and Road Safety Management
Group B : Road User Behaviour
Group C : Road Infrastructure and Traffic Management
Group D : Vehicle Standards and NMV/MTW
Group E : Post Accident and Emergency Care
Road Safety Targets
Promoting road safety ownership and culture among road authorities, engineers and planners.
Eliminating “High Risk Roads” on the network and promote safe system approach
Integrating Road Safety Audit as mandatory requirements for development of safe new infrastructure.
Establishment of Road Safety Assessment and Road Safety Inspection process.
Ensuring crash protective roadsides. Increasing separate/secured Road space for pedestrians and
Cyclists in Urban and Sub Urban Areas.
iRAP Field Demonstration
The pilot project focuses on two key roads: The Dhaka to Sylhet Highway (N2) , which is approximately 229 km in lengthThe Joydebpur to Mymensingh Highway (N3), which is approximately 90km in length. A screenshot from the inspection data,
showing a typical section of the Dhaka to Sylhet Highway (N2)
Risk Assessment and Star Ratings
No median
Speed = 80km/h
Poor shoulder
Hazardous roadside objects
No footpath or crossing
High overtaking demand
Wide lanes Poor lines
Straight
Very high pedestrian flow
N2, Northbound, 9km
Cars
Motorcycles Pedestrians Bicycles
Student Research Project on iRAP tools
iRAP Research ProjectAssessing Star Ratings of Bangladesh Roads Using iRAP Tools: An Undergraduate CIVIL Engineering Research ProjectDepartment of Civil EngineeringBUET, DhakaStudy Outlines Introducing the Study Area Working Methodology Road Safety Assessment using iRAP tools
Dhaka-Aricha Highway (Part of N5) Details Dhaka-Aricha highway considered
as man-made death trap.
Major rehabilitations were made including safety improvements.
Dhaka-Aricha Hwy (N5) is 526.59 km
Single Carriageway – 508.78 km
Dual Carriageway – 17.81 km
Shoulder Width: 1 m to 4 m.
Pedestrians facilities seriously lacking.
Study InceptionConsultation and Communication with Mr. Greg Smith from iRAP.iRAP methodology was briefed in several sessions.Extensive group study and consultation was made.
Conduct of Field Study and ObservationsConsultation with RHD officialGathered relevant information
The Project Team
Professor Dr. Md. Mazharul Hoque Department of Civil Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Mr. Greg Smith, Regional Director,
iRAP Asia Pacific Final year Civil Engineering students: Md. Ashifur Rahman Biswajit Kumar Bairgi Md. Hafez Ahmed M. H. Md. Arif Uddin
Road Inspection and Ratings
Typical Sections of N5 Highway Rated 2-stars
Overall Assessment of Star Ratingsof the Study Area (27 km)
Star Rating
Vehicle occupants Motorcyclists Bicyclists Pedestrians
PercentageLength(km) Percentage
Length(km) Percentage
Length(km) Percentage
Length(km)
5 Star 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0
4 Star 73% 19.8 0% 0 0.4% 0.1 0% 0
3 Star 26% 7.1 16% 4.3 0.4% 0.1 9.58% 2.6
2 Star 0.4% 0.1 58% 15.5 99% 26.7 90.42% 24.4
1 Star 0% 0 27% 7.2 0.4% 0.1 0% 0
Possible Countermeasures for N5
Reducing the likelihood and severity of run-off road and head-on crashes by widening shoulders, installing roadside safety barriers and median barriers.
Reducing the likelihood and severity of pedestrian crashes by installing crossing facilities and footpaths.
Reducing risk at intersections through grade separation, roundabouts and traffic signals.
Reducing the risk of all crash types by managing speed to within tolerable limits.
Future Research Work
Further data acquisition and extension of current study.
Preparation of Risk mappings and plotting of Road Protection Score by specific road user groups.
Estimation of number of Deaths using Star Ratings and traffic volume data throughout the road network.
Evaluation of countermeasure options to reduce deaths and injuries.
Selection of Countermeasure options and assessment against affordability and economic effectiveness criteria.
The Way Forward
Bangladesh Government has been a keen supporter and launched the Decade of Action on Road Safety.
Bangladesh looking forward to the goals on reducing 50% of fatalities and serious injuries over 2011-2020.
With the finance of ADB, a new project of assessment of nearly 1500 km of highway is underway.
iRAP provides a strong basis to the development, implementation and monitoring of road safety strategy in Bangladesh throughout the Decade of Action.
The Way Forward
Safer Infrastructure: Some Examples
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