Совершенствование системы показателей безопасности дорожного движения при анализе качества автотранспортных перевозок

Introduction. The current problem of road safety state (RTS), which appears mainly in the deterioration of the demographic situation in the Russian Federation (RF), results in the need for a significant strengthening of state activities in increasing the level of road safety. To assess the level of road safety, a system of indicators is used based on the analysis of the number of road accidents with traffic flow density, motorization level, the number of people, etc. taken into account. 80 per cent of road accidents occur in populated areas, the vast majority of them taking place in the subjects of Russian regions. At the same time, about 90 per cent of accidents occur due to violation of traffic rules by drivers, 10 per cent – by pedestrians. Today, among 89 regions of the Russian Federation, there is significant heterogeneity, determined by a number of indicators related to the territorial location, economic, social and climatic conditions that affect certain human actions (human factor) as related to a participant in street and road traffic.The purpose of the study is to determine indices for comparing cities in the road safety rating.Materials and methods. The methodological basis of the research is mathematical and statistical assessment methods.Results and discussion. The main result has been determination of parameters affecting the state of road safety. Eight indices have been grouped that characterize the level of road safety taking into account parameters of the human factor. A most important road safety parameter has been established, by considering the human factor in the “man – car – road – environment” system.Conclusion. A new methodology for assessing the level of road safety in urban environment is proposed. Identifying the subjects of the Russian Federation is most appropriate for making priority management decisions aimed at improving road safety, taking into account the human factor. The methodology will make it possible to assess the effectiveness of solving key tasks related to the prevention of road accidents, the implementation of federal targeted programs and strategies in the field of road safety in the regions of Russia.

For the period from 2011 to 2016 in road accidents in Ukraine have killed 26.7 thousand people, of whom 43.7 per cent were pedestrians and cyclists. The world Bank estimates that annual losses from road accidents in Ukraine is around 4-5 billion USD. So, in 2016, on the Ukrainian roads killed nearly 3.4 thousand people, 33,6 thousand were injured. As noted in the National transport strategy of Ukraine for the period until 2030 require the solution of such problems: the high level of deaths and injuries resulting from road traffic accidents; the imperfection of the safety management system of transport and the lack of a unified coordinating body of management of road safety, which is the reason for the lack of integral system of state management of traffic safety; imperfection of the monitoring systems of road traffic accidents, statistics and risk management; inefficient approach to solving the problem of the high rate of accidents and the severity of its consequences and of establishing the scientific basis of activities in the field of road safety; the lack of specific measurable goals to improve the level of road safety, appropriate coordinated plan of action in this area; low level of education of society in the field of road safety, self-responsibility and respect for the rules of the road. To increase the level of road safety offered a list of such tasks, in particular: implementation of programmes to improve road safety; the establishment of multisectoral management body of road safety; integration of modules on road safety in the education system; assessing the safety of existing road infrastructure and implementation of engineering actions to improve safety performance, the design of roads subject to speed limits; the strengthening of control over observance of traffic rules; extensive use of innovative technologies to ensure road safety; improving pedestrian infrastructure, Parking areas, speed limits movement of vehicles, and the like.

People’s lives are influenced by their socio-economic, culture, and belief as they shape their behaviors and lifestyles. Belief and culture of people in different countries may profoundly affect their perception towards road safety. Lifestyle controls the perception of people regards road safety. Culture is the navigation system that guides people through their daily life when they enact their lifestyle within their cultural context. The overall aim of this research is to investigate whether there is any relationship between road safety and the income, culture, and beliefs of people. Data from 175 countries that includes income, beliefs and cultures of different countries was used in cross-cultural and cross belief comparisons to obtain a better understanding of the effect of each factor on road safety. The findings showed a remarkable difference in road safety between high, middle, and low-income countries. Different cultures and religions showed different levels of road safety. Whether or not road safety is dependent on these factors requires more studying and analysis. The results show no relationship between road safety and culture or religious beliefs. A noticeable relationship was found between income and road safety level. Countries where traffic regulations are more stringently enforced were found to have the best road safety levels. The outcome of the study can be beneficial for policy and decision-makers when designing road safety strategies and awareness campaigns.

Road accidents are a major public health concern in Bangladesh, causing significant harm to individuals and society as a whole. Despite various initiatives taken by the government, the number of road accidents continues to increase, highlighting the need for a legal approach to address this issue. This study aims to analyze the current legal framework in Bangladesh with regards to road safety and identify potential areas for improvement. The study found that the current legal framework in Bangladesh contains several provisions aimed at promoting road safety, including the Bangladesh Road Transport Act, the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation Act, and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority Act. However, these laws lack effective enforcement mechanisms, and there is limited accountability for those who violate traffic rules. This has led to widespread flouting of traffic regulations and a high incidence of road accidents. The study recommends the introduction of stricter penalties for those who violate traffic rules, including fines and imprisonment. It also suggests the establishment of an independent road safety commission to monitor compliance with traffic rules and to ensure effective implementation of road safety measures. The commission should have the authority to investigate road accidents and to take appropriate actions against those found responsible persons. Additionally, the study recommends the introduction of mandatory training programs for all drivers and the provision of better infrastructure and technology to support road safety. This may include the installation of traffic lights and speed cameras, as well as the use of innovative technologies such as GPS-based monitoring systems. In conclusion, a legal approach is crucial in addressing the problem of road accidents in Bangladesh. By introducing stricter penalties, establishing an independent road safety commission, and investing in road safety infrastructure and technology, the government can help to reduce the number of road accidents and save lives. Further research is needed to understand the impact of these measures and to identify additional ways to promote road safety in Bangladesh.

Traffic accidents cause the Russian economy enormous damage, which in recent years is 2.2–2.6% of the country’s gross domestic product. Such damage is comparable with the contribution to the gross domestic product of the individual sectors of the national economy. The scale and nature of the road safety problem in the country, its social, economic and demographic consequences have a significant impact on the national security of the country, and the task of ensuring road safety represents an independent state problem. The methodological basis of the research is the general management theory, elements of the theory of decision-making and risk management, the theory of program-target management. The chapter considers the problems of control in the field of road safety. A description of mathematical models and mechanisms for ensuring road safety is provided, including the mechanisms for the integrated assessment of the activities of the Traffic Control Department, methods for developing programs to improve the level of road safety with due regard to the reliability factor. The road safety system functions within the framework of the national economic complex of the country and in the society, being a socio-technical system of the society and the state. Therefore, it is considered that the road safety system, like any other similar system, cannot exist without an appropriate set of supporting functions, such as medical, financial, economic, technical, personnel, regulatory, informational, supervisory, scientific, social–political, special.

This research paper examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in road network inventory and network-wide road safety assessment. An overview of current research related to this field is presented and various aspects of the use of AI in road infrastructure and safety assessment are analysed. In today’s world, where the road network continues to develop and grow, the use of AI can offer significant advantages in the inventory and assessment of road infrastructure and safety. AI can be used to process large volumes of data collected from various sources such as geographic data, photos, documentation and more. One of the main aspects that the article looks at is the use of AI to automatically process data and create a digital inventory of the road network. AI systems can analyse geographic data and photos to identify and classify roads, road signs, markings, and other elements of road infrastructure. This can facilitate engineers and competent authorities in the process of road inventory and maintenance. Another important aspect discussed in the paper is the use of AI for the general assessment of road safety. AI models can analyse road infrastructure inventory data, as well as traffic data, crashes, and other factors, to provide a comprehensive assessment of road network safety. This allows the competent authorities to identify vulnerable places, carry out preventive measures and plan appropriate interventions aimed at improving road safety. In conclusion, the paper highlights the possibilities and advantages of using artificial intelligence in road network inventory and network-wide road safety assessment. Such an approach can contribute to more efficient management of road infrastructure and improvement of road safety.

Integration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Vehicle to Vehicle communication (V2V) provide a wide range of applications with the potential to enhance road safety and prevent traffic accidents. During the last few years, significant attention has been paid to developing and implementing both systems, since V2V and ADAS are considered as key technologies of future Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Prior to the implementation of these systems on vehicles, comprehensive analysis through exhaustive and realistic simulations is vital. This paper presents the developed methodology to improve road safety by modelling and simulating different penetration rates of V2V and ADAS-ACC (i.e. percentage of vehicles which have been equipped with either system) on three developed simulation scenarios in SUMO and “Scene Suite” showing the impact on road safety.

BackgroundOver the last decades, Portugal have made a considerable progress in lowering rates of deaths from road accidents. Between 1975 to 2016 annual road traffic deaths decrease from 2.676 to...

To enhance the safety and service level of port collector-distributor roads, this study proposes a multi-objective maintenance optimization model at the network level taking into account potential shipping cycle effects. The minimization of traffic accident costs, the maximization of pavement condition improvements, and the minimization of traffic delay costs are regarded as three model objectives while the uncertainty of pavement condition improvements is considered to enhance the reliability of model outcomes. In addition, this study designs the modified non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) with a linear ranking selection and local search. Finally, one case study based on the Shanghai port collector-distributor road network is conducted to validate the effectiveness of the model. It is found that the modified NSGA-II could outperform the traditional NSGA-II. Another important finding is that an increase in the growth rate of container throughput during the trough period could reduce the maintenance frequency, though the proportion of road sections requiring maintenance operations is significantly higher during the peak period. This study is beneficial for traffic management authorities quickly to design an optimal maintenance strategy for port collector-distributor roads.

Road accidents are a serious problem of the modern world. They are one of the leading causes of injuries and are the third most common cause of death. Every year, more than a million people, adults and children, die on the streets and several million are injured. The mortality rate due to injuries from road accidents reaches 2.2% of all deaths in the world. The study presents the epidemiology of road accidents with special emphasis on the main issues of road safety in Albania, in relation to the dangerous behavior of road users (non-compliance with traffic rules). Despite the various measures that have been taken to improve safety on Albanian roads, the number of dead and injured in road accidents is still high, and the losses borne by society are high. To improve road safety in Albania, it is necessary to continue the multi-action plan to systematically advance the level of road safety.

Road safety risk evaluation and target setting using data envelopment analysis and its extensions

The aim of this research is to understand tourists perceptions about road safety in the Maltese islands. Its objective is to determine the issues related to road safety that are experienced by tourists visiting the country and to suggest interventions that might improve road safety in local tourist areas. Road accidents can have far-reaching effects including death and serious injuries. Despite tourism being one of the largest contributors towards the GDP of Malta, there is a lack of research that studies the effect of road safety on tourists visiting the country.A qualitative research design using narrative inquiry was utilized in order to understand the experiences and perceptions of three participants. A collaborative narrative was written for each participant and, following the process of thematic narrative analysis, a total of three common narrative themes together with four sub-themes were identified. These highlight three main factors which affect tourists perceptions of road safety in Malta: (1) excessive amount of traffic on Maltas roads; (2) lack of discipline by Maltese road users; and (3) inadequate pedestrian zones. Conclusions drawn from this study indicate that these issues can be addressed through policy changes, such as increasing pedestrian zones and enhancing pedestrian safety within the existing urban context, more bicycle lanes in the Maltese road network, improving the frequency and reliability of the public transport service, and stricter enforcement. Finally, recommendations for further research on the topic of road safety within the local context are discussed.

Currently, in conditions of intensive development of infrastructure, the main component of which is transport, one of the main tasks of the state remains to ensure road safety. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1-r dated 08.01.2018 approved the Road Safety Strategy in the Russian Federation for 2018-2024, which defines the foundations for the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of road safety at various levels (federal, regional, municipal, intersectoral). Improving road safety and striving to achieve zero deaths in road accidents in 2030 is its goal. For 2024, the social risk indicator has been set as a target – no more than 4 deaths per 100,000 people. The article analyzes some features of the inspection of the scene of an accident in criminal cases of violation of traffic rules and operation.

Road accidents, even with construction of the best possible roads and intersections cannot be fully avoided. But the effects of these accidents on road users and vehicles can be minimized with proper measures. The purpose of this study is to examine the main causes of road accidents in Bangladesh and to come up with preventive measures for the improvement of road safety. Data from the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), the Welfare Association of Bangladesh, and the Accident Reports Forms (ARF) were used for this research, applying GIS tools. During the period from 2020 to 2024, 30,514 accidents took place in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, road safety is a major concern, with a high level of fatalities and injuries resulting from road accidents. Worldwide, road accidents claim about 1.35 million lives each year, and young people, particularly pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, are the most affected. In Bangladesh, a disproportionately high number of road accidents take place, and human behavior and vehicle condition are major factors. The traffic department and the Government have a significant role to play in identifying reckless driving speeding, and overloading of vehicles, and government and citizens alike have a key role to play in ensuring road safety as well. Further, road accidents have significant geopolitical and national security implications, as they disrupt transportation systems, compromise emergency response, and introduce weaknesses in critical infrastructure. During a time of national emergency or geopolitical crisis, poorly performing road systems compounded by accidents could compromise military readiness, border security, and the nation’s overall resilience. Thus, enhancing road safety measures is not only crucial to protecting lives but also to protecting national security and regional stability.

BackgroundFollowing the United Nations General Assembly resolution 64/255 proclaiming a “Decade of Action for Road Safety 2010–2020”, Thailand developed a Road Safety Master Plan and established an inter-ministerial coordinating mechanism....