New Delhi : Promoting a safe transportation system requires a holistic approach including Engineering of roads, Engineering of vehicles, Enforcement, Education and Emergency care These 4Es have been realised world over as pillars of success to promote road safety.
India being a developing country accounts for more than 11 per cent of global road accident deaths.India is signatory to the UN declaration to reduce 50% road accidents by the year 2030 Union Ministry of road transport and highways has reduced the target to the year 2025 . International Road Federation (IRF) a global road safety body working for better and safer roads worldwide along with ITS India Forum an NGO as part of its effort to reduce road accident deaths has set up Surakshit Safar (safe journey) pavilion at the ongoing Bharat Mobility, Global expo 2025 with focus on 4E’s of road safety.
“The successful implementation of the 4 E’s in road safety results in increased awareness, safer road infrastructure, better compliance with traffic laws, encouragement of responsible behavior, and continuous refinement of safety measures. The ultimate outcome is a significant reduction in road accidents, injuries, and fatalities, creating a safer and more secure road environment for everyone” said Mr K K Kapila, President Emeritus, International Road Federation (IRF) .
“Engineering of roads includes regular Road Safety Audit, removing black spots, proper road signages and improved visibility, Engineering of vehicles includes Retrofitting on commercial vehicles (mainly trucks) with Underrun Protection Device (FUPD), Side Underrun Protection Device (SUPD) and Rear Underrun Protection Device (RUPD) Affixing Conspicuity Tapes or retro-reflective tapes/reflectors on heavy vehicles to improve night visibility. Retrofitment of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on existing motorized two wheelers.” Said Mr Kapila.
“Strict Enforcement helps discipline on roads and Education includes imparting the road safety education and campaign of the population of all age groups along the selected road corridor is one of the important actions required. “The Emergency care system available along a selected road is one of the critical requirements to minimise fatalities and disabilities due to road accidents/crashes.” Said Akhilesh Srivastva, President of ITS India Forum and Executive Vice President IRF-India chapter.
.“Motorlance and ambulance on a motorcycle is the star attraction at the Surakshit Safar Pavilion. The main features of the Motorlance include it is equipped with a patient chamber with medical box and other essential medical accessories. These include an advanced Air Sanitization Unit, an auto-loading Stretcher transformable into a wheel chair , live monitoring system, GPS tracking, oxygen support and vibration suppression.” Said Mr Srivastva.
Mr Nitin Gadkari , Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH ) visited the pavilion and lauded the efforts being done to reduce fatal road accidents . IRF urged the minister to install these motorbike ambulances at strategic accident points on highways and expressways.
The other products on display at the pavilion include Ador Smart Signals, Driver monitoring systems, Trauma care and smart wearable helmet that does not allow Two wheeler to start till worn.
