Results of the Bangladesh higway Safe-crossing project

1. Pilot project Bangladesh

2. Unsafe situation before in 2014

3. 3
Corporation started in 2014
Situation in 2014
• 3 dangerous crossings on highway
• 108 accidents
• 11 fatalities
• 231 injuries
• 99% of the people felt unsafe

4. Unsafe situation before in 2014

5. Implement integrated road safety
3 step program
1. Identify dangerous locations
a. Reduce speed of motorized traffic through
effective low cost measures;
b. Install safe pedestrian crossings
(incl. safe crossers) and walkways;
c. Install separate bus bays and CNG stops / parking;
d. Install traffic signs and smart lining
(using reflective paint);
e. Give road safety education to vulnerable road users
(incl. school children)
2. Build and maintain local commitment
3. Measure impact, learn and share

6. Safe situation in 2015
Situation in 2015
• Accidents 59% less
• Fatalities 64% less
• Injuries 71% less
• 74% of the people felt safe

7. Interested to support Safe Crossings?
Crashes…, number 1
cause of death for children
HELP US
Jasper Vet
jasper@safe-crossings.org
T : +31 681 978 498
www.safe-crossings.org