Road safety annual report 2023
The Road Safety Annual Report 2023 provides an overview of road safety performance for the 43 countries participating in the International Transport Forum’s permanent working group on road safety, known
Pedestrians
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SC refuses to cap number of personal cars
The Supreme Court Monday refused to cap the number of cars a person could own, saying such an order would be inconsistent with democratic values. Taxing a person’s second car as Singapore does, a bench
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NMT infrastructure in India: investment, policy and design
This new study published by UNEP Risø Centre evaluates policy and design interventions for the implementation of NMT projects in Indian cities and considers their impact on road users.
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Green signal for Foot over bridges on BRTS
Foot over bridges (FOBs) will be constructed near bus stops at BRTS corridor. The decision was taken by the empowered committee of Madhya Pradesh assembly on Tuesday after the inspection of the 11.5 km
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A few pedestrian questions
We are blind to those who walk. That's why pavements are the first casualty of street widening to accommodate cars Have you ever noticed a footpath? Does it even exist? And if it does, what is its height above the road? What should be the ideal height that enables pedestrians to walk without the fear of being run over or breaking a leg clambering onto the footpath and, at the same time, doesn't allow cars to park and take over this public space?
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Pedestrian safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners
This manual provides information for use in developing and implementing comprehensive measures to improve pedestrian safety. The extent of pedestrian fatalities and injuries, and the importance of addressing
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Transforming cities with transit: Transit and land use integration for sustainable urban development
This study explores the complex process of transit and land-use integration in rapidly growing cities in developing countries. It first identifies barriers to and opportunities for effective coordination
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Global status report on road safety 2013
The Global status report on road safety 2013 presents information on road safety from 182 countries, accounting for almost 99% of the world’s population. The report indicates that worldwide the total number
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The invisible cyclist
This booklet is a continuation of the video vignette series - 'The Invisible Cyclist' showcasing more of those cyclists in the city who cycle everyday, irrespective of the hostile conditions they face.
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JDA plans to widen footpaths in city
Jaipur: Though late, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is finally planning to widen the footpaths to provide safe and hassle-free movement for pedestrians. In this regard, a consultant has been appointed
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Delhi walkability audit report
Samarthyam in collaboration with Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities have conducted walkability audits to evaluate the accessibility of street and road infrastructure, the interstitial spaces between