How Can Traffic Engineering and Management Help in Making Indian Roads Safer? | IRTE

How critical do you think is the role of traffic engineering and management in making the Indian roads safer? Extremely vital, we say.

Efficient movement of all types of traffic, from motorised and non-motorised (animal driven vehicles, bicycles, etc.), to pedestrian, is crucial for the smooth running of the roads and highways. And for the safety of all road users.

We need modern and evolved traffic systems in place which ensure a smooth and efficient flow of traffic.

These can be put in place with the help of extensive research which results in dynamic & innovative designing of the roads.

In short, traffic engineering and management is the need of the hour.

So, what is traffic engineering and management?

It is a branch of engineering that is based on planning and designing the flow of traffic on the roads, streets, highways and the tertiary roads. Adjoining lands, links with other modes of transportation also come within the purview of traffic engineering.

It primarily creates efficient connectivity of the entire web of the roads keeping in mind all possible interdependent factors.

The importance of traffic engineering lies in the fact that it works towards optimising the movement of people, goods and transportation.

It maximises the flow of traffic while reducing the congestion on the roads, both human and automobile.

Exhaustive research is done by collecting and analysing data on road construction, the current condition of roads, accident statistics, speed data, and load of traffic on specific routes, to name a few.

General traffic conditions, land layout, number and quality of traffic signage and tools, are some other factors that are taken into consideration.

All these help the traffic engineers in devising up inventive and realistic ways to optimise the construction of roads, highways and other forms of ground transport.

Here are a few ways traffic engineering and management benefits all stakeholders

·         Ensures the efficient flow of traffic through extensive research and innovative solutions

·         Optimises the flow of traffic

·         Helps in designing ways to ensure a rapid movement of traffic

·         Enhances the safety of road users

·         Uses research-centric ways to improve traffic safety by suggesting strategic placement of traffic lights, traffic signs and stop signs.

Therefore, by following the guidelines and safeguards set in place by a robust traffic engineering and management system, safe, convenient, hassle-free and economical transportation of persons and goods can be achieved.

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Author: Rohina Chawla