Pedestrian safety

Pedestrian safety

Pedestrians are always at risk on Indian roads, since often they have to share the road with motorists, simply because of the conditions of the pavement facilities. Elderly and children are particularly vulnerable while crossing the road due to vehicular traffic and lack of signals.

Gurgaon has become a major casualty in this regard. Last year between Rajiv Chowk and Kherki Duala 57 deaths have been reported, majority being pedestrians.

An annual publication “Roads Accidents in India 2009” brought out by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways presents a general overview of various causes of road accidents in India. The single most important factor responsible for accidents, fatalities and injuries is driver’s fault followed by other factors like fault of cyclist, fault of pedestrian, defect in  road condition, defect in condition of motor vehicle , weather conditions, etc. NHAI has also commissioned Road Safety audits on certain stretches.

However the n eed to make authorities aware of the lack / defects in policies for safety of pedestrians continues. In this regard SRRF is making several efforts. See our web-site, but we need partners to support us in this area.

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