Road crashes remain one of the leading causes of death in India and are an escalating public health emergency. In 2022, the country recorded a staggering 461,312 road crashes, resulting in 1,68,491 fatalities, a 9.4% increase in fatalities from the previous year.
Introduction
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 Bank
Ms. Rutvija Dani, Regional Enforcement Officer, Gujarat Road Safety Authority,
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 awareness of traffic rules. It also provides actionable recommendations to enhance road safety in the State and serve as a guiding framework for policymakers and stakeholders.
Date: 20th December 2024
Venue: St Mary’s Hall, RainTree, Chennai
Key Speaker: Professor Bhargab Maitra (IIT Kharagpur)
Introduction
சாலைப் பாதுகாப்பின் அத்தியாவசியங்களை மையமாகக் கொண்ட தொடர் சுவரொட்டிகள். உங்கள் சொந்த நலனுக்காகவும், மற்றவர்களுக்காகவும் பாதுகாப்பான சாலை பயனராக இருங்கள்! அனைத்து சுவரொட்டிகளும் கிரியேட்டிவ் காமன்ஸ் உரிமத்தின் கீழ் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து இலவசமாக விநியோகிக்கலாம்.
A series of posters focussing on the essentials of road safety. Be a safe road user - for your own sake, and for the sake of others. All posters are free to download and distribute under the Creative Commons license.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of transportation, road safety is of paramount importance for communities worldwide, serving as a fundamental pillar for sustainable development and social well being.
In 2022, it felt like the entire city of Chennai was dug up to redo the stormwater drains. In 2024, parts of the city are again being dug up. This time for the next phase of Chennai Metro. Motorists were and are understandably annoyed by the resulting slow down in traffic and the diversions.
‘Defensive’ is often seen as something negative. The phrase being on the defensive comes to mind, indicating that one has committed an error and is now on the back foot. However, defence can be measures that proactively protects from harm; that anticipate a dangerous, unwanted situation and preempts it.
