Analysis of Road Safety and Traffic Management for Rural School Bus Routes and Bus Stops

Abstract With the surging economy, vehicle population expanded in the country during last one decade. Though road networks also improved, mounting pressure on roads from expanded vehicle population has aggravated safety issues. Credible data about road accidents are not available, still preliminary reports indicate that Indian roads are witnessing higher incidence of accidents. As per the Supreme Court appointed committee on road safety, nearly 150000 people die in road accidents in the country every year. Another 5 to 7 lakh people are believed to be injured, leading to handicapped status. Government has made several efforts to enhance road safety in recent years. A major one was the appointment of the committee on Road Transport and Traffic Management (Sunder Committee, 2007). Report of the committee on Road Safety and Traffic Management (Last updated on 26.09.2014) under the Chairmanship of Shri S. Sunder, former Secretary then Ministry of Surface Transport is published on the websitea. Suggestions/comments on the Report, if any may be sent. Hence, this paper is related to suggestions for the Road Safety and Traffic Management for Rural School Bus routes and Bus stops.