CAG conducted a study (July–Sept 2024) across three Chennai schools to identify challenges in school-zone safety. The three schools were selected for being representative of different neighbourhoods in Chennai. Methods included parent surveys, road…
CAG has submitted comments to the Secretary of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, for improving road safety in India.
Date: 25.03.2025
Venue: Chennai
Speakers: Mr. Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru, IAS, Transport Commissioner (Tamil Nadu)
Ms. Nidhi Singh, Additional Commissioner (Road Safety) (Rajasthan)
Mr. Krishnan Srinivasan, Senior Transport Consultant, The World…
Speakers : Mr. Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru, IAS, Transport Commissioner (Tamil Nadu)
Ms. Nidhi Singh, Additional Commissioner (Road Safety) (Rajasthan)
Mr. Krishnan Srinivasan, Senior Transport Consultant, The World Bank
Ms.…
According to MoRTH, the number of children who lost their lives in road accidents rose from 7,764 in 2021 to 9,528 in 2022. One effective strategy to decrease child fatalities is to establish safe school zones. Thoughtful road design and consistent…
This report highlights the findings from a survey of the general public’s understanding of road safety issues and rules. The report sheds light on public perceptions of critical issues like speeding, road safety, pedestrian safety, and…
CAG conducted a helmet-compliance study across 11 districts in Tamil Nadu in November 2024. The findings revealed low adherence, particularly among adults in districts like Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram and negligible compliance among children. This…
Date: 20th December 2024Venue: St Mary’s Hall, RainTree, ChennaiKey Speaker: Professor Bhargab Maitra (IIT Kharagpur)
Introduction
Tamil Nadu, which recorded the highest number of road accidents in India and the second-highest fatalities in 2022,…
The emergence of smartphones has transformed public transportation in cities such as Chennai. Commuters now have access to various digital tools, such as the MTC’s Chennai Bus Application, to enhance their daily commutes. This report seeks to…