Roads Near Schools and Their Design Safety Analysis of an Indian City

Abstract

School siting and street design in school neighbourhoods need special considerations in line with user behaviour propensities, road use profile, street type and design, and street design features. School based streets have very specific time surge profiles followed by limited or normal usage at other times of the day. Traffic conflict pattern in these areas also indicates specific profile for hazards, conflicts, and incidents. There is need for guided design that draws from theory, user feedback, road typology, and accident profile of the area. Road safety considerations and road use profile need to be benchmarked for appropriate traffic circulation and calming measures for school street design. Schools may implement preventive mechanisms for ensuring road safety of children. The application of specific design features, including choice editing, user – centred design, and traffic flow management are essential for improved road safety considerations around schools.

Keywords: Road Safety, Children, School, India, Urban Design