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| Research Branch (Road Safety Cell) |
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Objectives: The research branch is responsible for
the study of the road accidents to identify the underlying causal
factors. The branch suggests road
engineering and other measures to prevent the occurrence
of road accidents.
The branch compiles all accident related data that is to be
transmitted to the Road Safety Cell of the Ministry of Road
Transport & Highways, Government of India for incorporation
into the National Data Base. This data is also readily shared
with all other Government Departments that are involved in the
prevention of Road Accidents. The entire information is freely
available to other socially conscious organizations and citizens
who may offer fresh insights for developing effective strategies
for the prevention of road accidents.
The branch aims at generating debate and discussion, especially
through the agency of print media, regarding the causes of road
accidents and the steps that need to be adopted for their prevention.
The accident data comprises an important variable for working
out the manpower and resource requirement for effective enforcement
of traffic laws and the prevention of road accidents.
The research branch also facilitates students of various professional
colleges by providing them road accident data for preparation
of their dissertations and reports.
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| Black Book 2003 & 2004: The R-branch compiled and
distributed a comprehensive study of fatal road accidents occurring
in U.T. Chandigarh in 2003. This ‘Ready Reckoner’
on fatal road accidents included detailed information on each
and every fatal road accident including a sketch of the accident
site. A compilation of long term accident trends was also included
with important implications for road engineering. A similar
compilation for year 2004 is nearing completion. Such handy
compilations facilitate ready information sharing and can provide
important reference material for any in depth research into
any of the underlying causal factors. |
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| Future Plans |
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- The research activities would be strengthened by associating students and road engineering professionals. Efforts would be made to compile and bring together all studies and research done on the issue of road safety in U.T. Chandigarh.
- The entire database of road accidents would be made available online.
- The GPS Coordinates of road accident sites would be used to identify accurately the accident prone areas and the maps would also be made available online.
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