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Abstract for presentation (Poster or Podium) with a Paper in the Conference Proceedings

Transportation Safety

Identification and Traffic Condition Evaluation of the Most Hazardous Intersections of Dhaka City

Sunday, June 16, 2024
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Room: Galleria
Abstract:

In the absence of effective traffic signs and signals, the intersections of Dhaka city have become a nightmare as they have become death traps for many, especially pedestrians. The main aim of this study was to identify the most hazardous intersections of the major intersection types of Dhaka City. Traffic and crash data and accident diagrams were analyzed, and traffic and location surveys were conducted. The intersections were found to have poor levels of service. Most of these intersections do not have foot-over bridges; none have pedestrian crossing signals. Almost all intersections studied have a consistent pattern of fatal and other injury crashes involving pedestrians. The rear-end collision is the most frequent type of crash in these intersections. The study recommends effective solutions to enhance traffic safety at these hazardous intersections. The study outcomes are believed to be very helpful for the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority and the related City Corporations.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees can expect to learn the following from this session:
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to identify the need for road safety assessment of major intersections.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to identify hazardous intersections of a mega city.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to analyze traffic and crash data and accident diagrams.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to conduct traffic and location surveys.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to recommend effective solutions to enhance traffic safety at hazardous intersections.