Volume : II, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Identification of Black Spots and Improvements to Junctions in Bangalore City

Nikhil. T. R, Harish J Kulkarni, Sarvada H

Abstract :

An accident black spot is a term used in road safety management to denote a place where road traffic accidents have historically been concentrated. It may have occurred for a variety of reasons, such as a sharp drop or corner in a straight road, so oncoming traffic is concealed, a hidden junction on a fast road, poor or concealed warning signs at cross-roads. Transportation contributes to the economic, industrial, social and cultural development of any country. Transportation by road is the only mode which could give maximum service to one and all. Due to the increase in population, number of vehicles is increasing day by day which leads to the increase in road network. It has been estimated that over 30,000 persons die and over 10 to 15 million persons are injured every single year in road accidents throughout the world. The present work intended in identifying various black spots (accident prone location) in BANGALORE city. The causes of accidents are studied and suggested different remedial measures to reduce number of accidents. The four main strategies are: single site or black spot programs, mass action plans, route action plans, and area-wide schemes. The stages of the hazardous location improvement process are as follows: • A good accident database; • Agreeing a local hazardous location improvement program; • Accident analysis to identify accident black spots; • Design of remedial measures; • Implementing the measures; and • Monitoring the effectiveness of remedial measures. Remedial measures can include better signs, road markings, pedestrian facilities, fencing, guardrails, junction modifications, and improvements to visibility. Traffic calming through various speed reduction measures has proven particularly effective where vulnerable road users are at risk.

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NIKHIL.T.R, HARISH J KULKARNI, SARVADA H Identification of Black Spots and Improvements to Junctions in Bangalore City International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 2, Issue : 8 August 2013

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