REVIEW OF ROAD SAFETY AUDIT ON MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SAGAR

– This review paper presents a comprehensive road safety audit conducted in Sagar, an urban center facing challenges in ensuring the safety of road users. The audit focuses on evaluating the existing road infrastructure, identifying potential hazards, and proposing effective safety measures. It employs a systematic and multidisciplinary approach, involving a thorough review of traffic data, accident records, and local regulations, as well as field surveys and active engagement with stakeholders. The audit identifies various safety risks and shortcomings, including inadequate signage, poor lighting, insufficient pedestrian facilities, traffic congestion, and hazardous intersections. Driver behavior, traffic regulation enforcement, and public awareness campaigns related to road safety are also examined. Based on the findings, a series of recommendations are proposed to mitigate the identified risks and enhance road safety in Sagar. These suggestions encompass short-term and long-term measures, considering economic feasibility, effectiveness, and compatibility with existing infrastructure. Proposed interventions include improving pedestrian infrastructure, implementing traffic calming measures, enhancing road visibility through better lighting, optimizing signal timings, and promoting awareness campaigns to educate road users on safe practices. The outcomes of this road safety audit provide valuable insights for local authorities, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in traffic management and infrastructure development in Sagar. The implementation of the recommended measures is expected to lead to significant reductions in road accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Furthermore, the findings and methodologies of this audit can serve as a reference for other cities facing similar road safety challenges, aiding in the formulation of evidence-based strategies to ensure safer transportation systems.