Parisar conducted an observation survey of Samruddhi Mahamarg (Nagpur to Sinnar 600 km Segment) on December 20th to 21st 2023, regarding its road safety issues and potential issues for the crashes on this expressway. The observation activity highlighted key issues contributing to crash fatalities on Samruddhi Mahamarg. Collaborative efforts with…
This guide has been developed by Word Bank, GRSF and other stakeholders. It has been prepared to help readers understand that not all road safety interventions are equally effective. Some provide substantial benefits, while others have very limited or even no positive impacts, but may nonetheless be mistakenly recommended or…
World Health Organisation (WHO) along with the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), the FIA Foundation and the World Bank have collaborated to develop a manual aimed at policy-makers and practitioners. This manual on speed management is simple, cost-effective solutions that can save many lives and reduce the shocking burden of…
Road safety is the prevention of road accidents by obeying the road Safety rules and regulations. The Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, is a report that focuses on global road traffic deaths and progress in advancing laws, strategies, and actions to reduce them around the world.
Pune Municipal Corporation has prepared Speed Breaker Guidelines to standardise the design and process of implementation of Speed Breakers on the City Roads.
Pune Municipal Corporation has prepared design guidelines for School Priority Zones to improve school commute within the City.
Pune Municipal Corporation has prepared a design guidelines for School Priority Zones to improve school commute with in the City.
This volume provides information on various facets of road accidents in the calendar year 2021. It covers information ranging from road lengths and vehicular population, profile and long term trends, accidents in terms of classification of roads, accidents in terms of classification of vehicles and road users, causes of road…
The report was published by Nagpur based Institute to show risk factors.
The Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report is published annually by the National Crime Records Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the statistics pertaining to accidental deaths and suicides in the country. This is a chapter (Chapter 1A) on Traffic Accidents…
While constructing this highway, the conditions and requirements for a speed limit of 150 km/h have been fulfilled. Therefore, a notification should be issued to set the speed limit at 120 km/h for the specified class of motor vehicles, as outlined in the attached schedule format.
This document details the road accidents that happened in India in 2021 as reported by MoRTH.
The Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report is published annually by the National Crime Records Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the statistics pertaining to accidental deaths and suicides in the country. This is a chapter (Chapter 1A) on Traffic Accidents…
The Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report is published annually by the National Crime Records Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the statistics pertaining to accidental deaths and suicides in the country. This is a chapter (Chapter 1A) on Traffic Accidents…
Delhi Municipal Corporation Delhi Urban Art Commission department has prepared Street Design Guidelines to Standardise the design and process of implementation of Street designs on the City Roads.
MoRTH has published yearly statistics on road crashes, fatalities, type of vehicles involved, road users, reasons for crashes, etc. It provided all the details at the national and state level. It also mentions the road safety measures being carried out by the Government. https://morth.nic.in/road-accident-in-india.
The Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report is published annually by the National Crime Records Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the statistics pertaining to accidental deaths and suicides in the country. This is a chapter (Chapter 1A) on Traffic Accidents…
This volume provides information on various facets of road accidents in the calendar year 2017. It covers information ranging from road lengths and vehicluar population, profile and long term trends, accidents in terms of classification of roads, accidents in terms of classification of vehicles and road users, causes of road…
This volume provides information on various facets of road accidents in the calendar year 2016. It covers information ranging from road lengths and vehicluar population, profile and long term trends, accidents in terms of classification of roads, accidents in terms of classification of vehicles and road users, causes of road…
A group of nongovernmental organisations representing road safety and road traffic injury victims and belonging to the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration suggested the development of this guide, with the aim of assisting nongovernmental organisations in their efforts to make the world’s roads safer. It was agreed that advocacy is…
The Plan specifies activities divided under six pillars of road safety, namely – Road Safety Management: Institution and Capacity Building, Safer Roads and Mobility, Safer Vehicles, Improvement in Enforcement of Traffic Regulations: Safer Road Users, Education and Emergency Care
These guidelines authored by A Quimby, B Hills, C Baguley and J Fletcher and published by the Department of International Development (DFID) have been developed in 2003 for local and regional highway authority officers for road safety issues in urban areas. The objective is to give these agencies the tools…
The manual is aimed at policy-makers and practitioners, and draws on experience from countries that have succeeded in reducing drinking and driving. It provides the background evidence to start a drinking and driving programme, and takes the user through the steps needed to undertake a problem assessment in a country….
This paper authored by Dr Dinesh Mohan focuses on issues concerning mobility, pollution and safety in cities of less motorised countries (LMCs). Urban transportation problems in LMCs have become very complex because of the intense mix of modern (fast) motorised vehicles with non-motorised modes along with very complex social and…
There is growing concern about drug use and road safety. Drinking alcohol and driving is a well studied risk factor for road traffic crashes, injuries and deaths but drug-induced impairment of driving is causing increasing concern in many countries around the world. For many years there have been several gaps…
A meta-analysis of 67 studies evaluating the effect of road safety campaigns on accidents is reported. A total of 119 results were extracted from the studies, which were reported in 12 different countries between 1975 and 2007. After allowing for publication bias and heterogeneity of effects, the weighted average effect…
Public interest litigation has value as a tool for enhancing road safety. But it is unlikely to succeed if it asks courts to give directions to the government on a wide range of road safety policies, or if it asks for amendments to the law, or if it asks the…
An expert committee was constituted by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to review the format for reporting of road accidents. The committee headed by Senior Adviser of the Transport Research Wing and consisting of experts from IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, WHO, senior officers from the Police and Transport Departments…
This paper co-authored by Dr Dinesh Mohan and Dr Geetam Tiwari, focuses on issues concerning mobility, pollution and safety in megacities of less motorised countries (LMCs) using Delhi (India) as an example. Issues discussed are: Urban transport and land use patterns, planning, systems management and infrastructure development, fuel quality and…
The Government constituted a Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri S. Sundar, Former Secretary (MoST) in the year 2005 to deliberate and make recommendations on creation of a dedicated body on road safety and traffic management. The Committee was also subsequently requested to finalise a draft National Road Safety Policy…
Despite large investments in safer vehicles, roads and traffic safety programs, traffic accidents continue to impose huge costs to individuals and society. New approaches are needed to achieve ambitious traffic safety targets such as Vision Zero. A new traffic safety paradigm is changing how planning professionals measure traffic risks and…
The manual consists of a series of ‘how to’ modules. It provides evidence of why speed management is important and takes the user through the steps needed to assess the situation in their own country. It then explains the steps needed to design, plan and implement a programme, including how…
This manual describes the magnitude of PTW death and injury; key risk factors; ways of assessing the PTW safety situation in a given setting and preparing an action plan; and how to select, design, implement and evaluate effective interventions. The manual stresses the importance of a comprehensive, holistic approach that…
This protocol has been directed by The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to the National Highway Auhtority of India and all secretaries of PWDs, Chief Engineers of National Highways, Chief engineers of Project zones, Regional officers of MoRTH, DGBR, NHAI and NHIDCL in 2015. It elaborates on how to…
Nongovernmental organizations advocating on behalf of road safety and road traffic injury victims vary considerably in terms of their origins, scope and resources. Many were created by people who have been directly affected by a road traffic crash, either through the loss of a loved one or as a victim…
After a detailed analysis of the draft Delhi Road Safety Policy, Parisar has made this document of suggestions and objections.
Morbidity and mortality due to road traffic injuries (RTI) is one of the few public health problems where society and decision makers still accept death and disability on such a large scale as inevitable. Discussion only revolves around the number of deaths and injuries we are willing to accept. The…
This report published by TRIPP and IIT Delhi by Geetam Tiwari, Dinesh Mohan and Kavi Bhalla, records and analyses road traffic crashes systematically based on victim, vehicle and environment analysis along with identifying crash patterns and user risk analysis for proposing solutions ro reduce road crash damages.
Government of India has initiated the Sustainable Urban Transport Project (SUTP) with support from Global Environment Facility (GEF), World Bank and UNDP. The primary objective of SUTP is to facilitate urban transport infrastructure in a sustainable environment and under the ambit of National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP). Component 1A of…
Road accidents, fatalities and injuries due to potholes from 2015-2017
The response shared gives statewise number of blackspots identified on the basis of fatalities from the year 2011-2014
The directive issued by the MoRTH, refers to CMA no. 3235 of 2014 filed by Sh R Mallika and Ors vs M/s Bajaj Allienz General Insurance Company and Ors before the Honourable High Court of Madras. It mandates compulsory wearing of helmets by two wheeler riders and also provision of…
National Institute of Urban Affairs had prepared a Complete Street Design Workbook having the required recommended guidelines for Smart Cities which can also be adopted in the other cities.
The Global status report on Road Safety 2018, is a report that reflects upon the information from 180 countries focusing on the current state of global road safety, legislation and road user behaviour, safer vehicles and roads.WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018
The Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report is published annually by the National Crime Records Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the statistics pertaining to accidental deaths and suicides in the country. This is chapter (Chapter 1A) on Traffic Accidents which…
MoRTH has published yearly statistics on road crashes, fatalities, type of vehicles involved, road users, reasons for crashes, etc. It provided all the details at the national and state levels. It also mentions the road safety measures being carried out by the Government https://morth.nic.in/road-accident-in-india.
A detailed project report is prepared by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for Pune city under Comprehensive Pune Cycle Plan.
A document as part of Comprehensive Cycle Plan is prepared by PMC for Pune City in 2017 for identify network for Cycle Street Plan.
Report on recommendation from the select committee on Motor Vehicles ( Amendment) Bill, 2017, as presented to the Rajya Sabha. Mr. ranjit Gadgil from Parisar was invited to dopose legal input to the selct committee
A Policy on Public Bicycle Share System is prepared by PMC for Pune City in 2017 as a part of Comprehensive Cycle Plan.
The policy plan prepared by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for Pune city in 2017 to prioritise and promote cycles and their commuting requirements in city road infrastructure.
Pune Municipal Corporation has prepared Urban Street Design Guidelines to Standardise the design and process of implementation of Street designs on the City Roads.
The policy prepared by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for Pune city in 2016 to prioritise pedestrians and their requirements in city infrastructure and promote walking friendly environment in the city. Find the policy document in both English and Marathi.
The Global Status Report on Road Safety 2015, is a report that reflects upon the information from 180 countries focusing on the current state of global road safety, legislation and road user behavior, safer vehicles, and roads.
National Institute of Urban Affairs had prepared a Inclusive design for Street Vendors having the required recommended guidelines for Street Vendors space requirement which can also be adopted in the cities.
Delhi Municipal Corporation UTTIPEC department has prepared Street Design Guidelines to Standardise the design and process of implementation of Street designs on the City Roads.
