Towards Safe, Low-Cost and Sustainable Traffic Intersections in India

April 29, 2024

As the most vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety is a serious concern, and sustainable measures are necessary to ensure their well-being. Traffic intersections, witnessing significant pedestrian movement, require fundamental safety measures such as pedestrian refuge islands, safe footpaths, traffic channelization, and more. However, blocked zebra crossings, encroached footpaths, faulty road delineation, and incorrect deployment of road signage hinder this goal and must be avoided.

Role of TRAX in Addressing Safer Roads in India

TRAX plays a pivotal role in addressing pedestrian safety concerns by providing ‘Safe Intersection Designs,’ engaging various field experts and stakeholders using innovative design techniques. These designs are cost-effective, sustainable, and widely accepted by relevant authorities.

In addition to securing approvals for our Safe Road Designs, we have successfully transformed accident-prone areas into zero-fatality zones and implemented design trials at vulnerable intersections.

Successful Trial Run at the Roundabout outside the District Magistrate’s Office (East Delhi)

Stakeholders- District Administration (East Delhi), Traffic Police, PWD and TRAX

“Meeting with the authorities” | Credits: TRAX

A 7-day trial run based on the ‘safe design’ which was prepared by TRAX and approved by the East Delhi District Administration, was successfully conducted at a roundabout situated outside the District Administration office.

This roundabout is a busy junction and a confluence of traffic from 5 sides. Besides the daily visitors to the DM office, there are roadside vendors and Shops in its close vicinity which increases the likeability of Road Crashes here.

During the audit of the location, issues like Traffic Channelization, Directional Marking, Road Delineation and Signages, Refuge Areas for Pedestrians and absence of Traffic Calming Measures were identified and remedial measures were implemented accordingly.

Presently, the budget to implement the recommendations and safety measures into reality is in the process of approval.