Proposal for a National Road Safety Strategic Plan

Proposal for a National Road Safety Strategic Plan Committee Members Amal S. Kumarage Rohan Abeywickrema S.M. Wickremasinghe Anura Dissanayake Submitted to Hon Minister of Transport October 2003

1. Vision A Safe and Effective Road Network for all Road users. 2. Mission To create a safer road environment for road users by improving every aspect of safety in order to support sustainable growth and continued social and economic development of the country. 3. Scope (i) (ii) Widen the scope of road safety with the active and coordinated efforts of all stakeholders. Improve road infrastructure, competence of drivers, road user education, and standards of vehicles. 4. Goals Effective Institutional Structure and Finance Effective and Coordinated Management of Road Safety; Safe Roads for all Road Users; Disciplined Road Users; Competent Drivers; Roadworthy Vehicles; An Adequate Post Accident Care System Objectives The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) with the active participation of key stakeholders (i.e. Department of Motor Traffic, Department of Police, Road Development Authority, Ministry of Provincial Councils, Local Authorities, Academia and Civil Society) has formulated the National Road Safety Strategic Plan with action programs for target objectives. These objectives have been formulated after considering a) Plan of the National Road Safety Secretariat (NRSS) b) Proceedings of the Workshop on Road Safety, October 2003 c) Deliberation of the Implementation Committee for Road Safety, October 2003 The main objectives of the road safety strategic plan are based on the goals of the stakeholders and findings of a trend analysis and current accident data analysis. 1 Reform the road safety Management to make it more effective, efficient Proactive & Participatory to meet the current needs of society; 2 Establishment and management of an accident data base to provide necessary inputs to implementing and executive agencies to assure road safety of users; 3 Create an effective legislative framework for improvement of road discipline;

4 Implement road standards to meet the safety requirements of all users; 5 Educate all road users towards a culture of Road Safety, 6 Develop a post accident care system for the benefit of all accident victims and property; 6 Strategies Effective Institutional Structure and Finance I. National Road Safety Secretariat to function under the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Civil aviation as the coordination unit for road safety activities. This unit to comprise the following staff; a. Coordinator for NRSS b. Accounting person; and c. Secretary for secretarial work II Establishment a road safety fund as per clause number 213B of the Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act, No.5 of 1998 Effective and Coordinated Management of Road Safety I. Enactment of Required Legislation. II. Effective Enforcement of the Legislation III. Ensure Continuous & Adequate Availability of Funds IV. Establishment of a Road Safety Information System for Coordination and Evaluation. V. Establishment of Road Safety Research and Development Programs; VI. Continuous Training of Road Safety Personnel. Safe Roads for all Road Users; I. Improve the safety aspects of road design standards for new roads and effect improvements to existing roads; II. Carry out Safety Audits and remedial actions for all existing roads to ensure minimum safety standards; III. Provide parking facilities at strategic locations. IV. Parking Management Disciplined Road Users; I. Educational programs at schools; II. Public awareness campaigns; Competent Drivers; I. Improved Standards for Training of Drivers and riders; II. Improved Drivers and Riders testing; III. Improve driving/riding skills. Roadworthiness of Vehicles; I. Improve the standards for registration of vehicles;

II. Establish an effective inspection program for the inspection of roadworthiness of vehicles. An Adequate Post Accident Care System; I. Introduce a suitable post accident medical care system II. Improve the system of Insurance and compensation payments for accident damage.

7. Plan Strategic plan of the road safety for the nation has been translated in to the following action projects, and have been prioritized accordingly. All action projects herein are planned to be implemented during the next four years, i.e. 2004-2007. The required resources have been identified for each action program in terms of the human resources, equipment, and civil works. Road Safety Program Goal-01: Effective and coordinated Management of Road Safety Strategy -01: Enactment of Required Legislation Equipment Civil Works 1. Continuous Program to make amendments to the Motor Traffic Act and its regulation as and when required. 2. Provide prosecuting owners of vehicles, who allows person to drive without valid driving license 3. Implement measures to eliminate jay-walking 4. Implement measures to eliminate hazards caused by animals. 5. Implement measures to eliminate hazards caused of obstruction road side particularly pedestrian area. 6. Implement measures to prevent the damages to the roads. 7. Implement measures to prevent for those building owners who have converted their parking facilities for other purposes. 8. Enhance penalties.for traffic offences ( comes with MTA amendment)

Road Safety Program Goal-01: Effective and Coordinated Management of Road Safety Strategy 02: Effective Enforcement of the Legislation 1. Suspend Driving License and move for Warrants when offenders evade summons to courts. 2. Immediate Communication to Commissioner of Motor Traffic all suspensions of DL by Courts 3. Introduce an electronic driver absconders register with access to all Police Divisions 4. Organize island wide apprehension operations of absconders. 5. Introduce electronic monitoring of fatal accidents through a register at traffic headquarters. 6. Monitor the daily updating of the Divisional Traffic Minor Offence Report at Police Station Level. 7. Interaction with local authorities and community based organizations to clear road obstructions/hazards 8. Establishment of 40 Traffic Courts/Tribunals island wide with computers linked network. 9. Introduce incentive scheme for traffic police based on performance/ reduction of accidents. 10. Train & deploy 20 Traffic Surveillance units to introduce island wide Selected Traffic Enforcement Programs (STEPs) with covering media publicity and educational impacts. Select and train 800 computer applications personnel from cadre presently available. They are to be placed in divisions island wide Equipment Civil Works 600 PCs at 2 per police station and 300 printers with servers networked by modems and link with Traffic courts 0.4 Mn 0.04 Mn Magistrate & staff for 40 courts 80 computers 0.06 Mn For buildings 2 Mn 370 Traffic Persons 20 cars mounted with laser speed detectors, 80 MCC fitted with laser speed detectors 11. Installation of devices using modern technology to detect traffic offenders as a pilot project (e.g. speed camera, red light cameras). Training for 10 officers for respective agencies 1 Mn 4 speed cameras 4 red-light cameras.08 Mn 12. Improve detection techniques and eliminate alleged corruption by deploying traffic officers in groups for all special operations by operating as teams for special operations.

13. Improve detection of drunk driving with Alco meters. 200 Alco meters, 40,000 breathalyzers with required training for Police 0.35 Mn 14. Increase Island wide traffic law enforcement 100 Laser and 60 Radar Speed guns. 300police motorcycles 4 Mn

Road Safety Program Goal-01: Effective and Coordinated Management of Road Safety Strategy -03: Ensure Continuous & Adequate Availability of Funds Equipment Civil Works 1 Implement road safety fund with immediate effect 2. Provide 5% allocation designated for road safety in all capital expenditure road projects and rehabilitation projects 3. Increase allocations for safety related improvements for all road agencies to make up at least 20% of maintenance expenditure.

Road Safety Program Goal-01: Effective and Coordinated Management of Road Safety Strategy -04: Establishment of a Road Safety Information System for Coordination & Evaluation Equipment Civil Works 1. Establish Computers with central networking between all points of Road Safety Management & Administration (Police, DMT, NRSS, RDA, and Provincial Councils). 2. Develop Software for recording of road safety related data and for analysis of same. 3. Initiate a process of collecting and reporting road hazards to the relevant road authorities. 4. Introduction of a Centralized Link through networking and the establishment of a central and common master data base at the National Road Safety Secretariat Training additional 475 personnel in computer applications at HQs and Divisional/ Provincial Offices of all agencies 1.5 Mn Specialized training for 10 trainers of programmers & analysts Include in training Additional 200 PCs for all other agencies other than the Police at Divisional level with servers networked by Modems to Police Network and own HQs.01 Mn Software with installation, training and service agreement for 5 years. 0.1 Mn PC with e-mail at traffic HQ for people to communicate and to pass such data to RDA Networking and Database management System to be procured along with 800 PCS identified earlier(ref. Equipment, strategy-02, goal-01)

5. Introduce the Demerit Point System (Dept. of Police) Specialized Training for 20 personnel Can be included in network with software developed inclusive of training 0.44 Mn

Road Safety Program Goal-01: Effective and Coordinated Management of Road Safety Strategy 05: Establishment of Road Safety Research and Development Programs Equipment Civil Works 1. Creation of a Fund for R& D in Road Safety and a mechanism for out sourcing research initiatives to universities and research agencies on competitive funding basis. 2. Allocations to RDA and Police for Pilot Projects such as new designs, testing of equipment and road furniture with enhanced safety features. Unspecified (lump sum provision) Unspecified (lump sum provision) 0.5 Mn 0.5 Mn

Road Safety Program Goal-01: Effective and Coordinated Management of Road Safety Strategy -06: Continuous Training of Road Safety Personnel Equipment Civil Works 1. Design, formulate and out source long-term training program of road safety personnel at different levels, to technical institutions, and local universities and institutes of higher learning, with appropriate levels of quality and quantity of output desired. This to be fee-levying sustainable program after four years. This program to include local and foreign training for 20 personnel from institutions selected to provide training and a further 10 officers from the stakeholder organizations who will coordinate training within the respective organizations. 1 Foreign Consultant Man Month 0.02 Mn Teaching Aids Multi Media Computers 0.04 Mn 2. Provide specialized short-term training to (a) 40 Senior Police Officers and 80 Junior Officers engaged in Road Safety Management and (b) 5 Senior EMVs and 5 Junior EMVs from the DMT Office who qualify by present degree of involvement and responsibility. 3. Ensure all stakeholder organizations designate adequate numbers of officers at each level for dedicated road safety work and provide continuous funding for their training after Year 1. 4. Inculcate self-esteem and professional standards in traffic police officers by providing continuous training. For this purpose to train 24 Trainers at range in-service training units. 1 of OHPP, Screen, magi board, television, VCD player, sound system and Manuals for 12 Range in Service Training Units 0.12 Mn

5. Strengthen of Traffic Headquarters training unit Multimedia projector-1 Screen-1 TV, VCD player Sound System, white board, OHP, Lithograph printer 0.12 Mn

Road Safety Program Strategy 01: Improve the Safety Aspects of Road Design Standards for New Roads and Effect Improvem Goal-02 : Safe Roads for all Road Users Equipment Civil Works 1. Updating gazette on road signs and Speed limits 06 Man monthslocal 1.25 Mn 2. Incorporate minimum safety Standard for road design specifications available with RDA for ensuring adequate levels of safety and for these to be gazetted. 3. Training of RDA engineers to conduct safety audit of designs. 4. Trained and guide Local Authorities in traffic management including parking and maintenance of signs. 2 man monthsforeign 4 man monthslocal 0.025 Mn 1 man month Computer -01 (foreign)-train a local trainer 6 man months (local) 3-month training

Road Safety Program Goal-02: Safe Roads for all Road Users Strategy -02: Carry Out Safety Audits and Remedial s for Existing Roads to Ensure Minimum S Equipment Civil Works 1. Preparation of specifications and documentation for Installation and maintenance of traffic signs and lane markings on National highways by the private sector in lieu of advertising rights. 2. Conduct Black spot identification on regular basis in each District/Division and rectification of identified black spots. 09-computers 1 per each PD 12 man months 1 Mn per year 3. RDA to carry out at least one road safety audit over the 4 year period for each road. 4. To effect improvements to the 200 kms of A1, A2, A3 and A4 roads within the Western Province, where identified to be host to over 25% of fatal accidents occur 5. Making aware the role of the responsibilities of Local Authorities in road safety and helping them to implement & setting up of the capacity to implement and assist the Municipalities & Urban Councils island wide. 60 man months per year 50 Traffic Cones 9-Video camera 9 Odometers 9- Vehicles 25-Safety Jackets Computers 1 No Digital Camera 1 No Laser Gun 1 No 3mn to all RDA Divisional Engineers 2 Mn 2.8 Mn 0.05 Mn to all RDA Div. Engineers

Goal-02: Safe Roads for all Road Users Strategy -03: Provide Parking Facilities at Strategic Locations 1. Provide parking facilities with the involvement of Private sector 3 month local consultant Equipment Civil Works 1 Mn

Goal-02: Safe Roads for all Road Users Strategy -04: Parking Management Equipment Civil Works 1. Amendment to the Motor Traffic Act for Parking 2. Amend to the Motor Traffic Act for towing and Clamping vehicles

Road Safety Program Goal-03: Disciplined Road Users Strategy -01: Educational Programs at Schools 1. Education of school children on road safety and discipline 2. Policy directive to Include Road Safety as a subject of study in all school. Consultant for 2 man months Equipment Civil Works 12 PA systems, 1 film unit with 40mm projector, screen & sound. 1Projection TV with a VCD player, 1 Laptop computer with LCD projector, road safety films 0.07 Mn 3. Training of 40 teachers to teach road safety discipline (minimum 2 teachers from each secondary school) 4. Organize road safety societies in all schools through police. 5. a). Train traffic wardens at schools b).provide new jackets, manuals of instructions and certificates 6. Production and distribution of Road safety literature to all schools Train 40 officers as resource persons 0.02 Mn Facilitation Rs. 2 Mn. Per annum 1 man month for a consultant 0.05 Mn 10,000 jackets, 10,000 glows, 1000 manuals 0.08 Mn per annum Literature 0.05 Mn per annum

Goal-03: Disciplined Road Users Strategy -02: Public Awareness Campaigns 1. Establishment of community based organizations to safeguard the interest of accident victims 2. a) Educate community at large through media campaigns and Exhibitions b) Community education, private bus/van drivers, three wheel drivers, school van drivers, and container prime mover drivers Equipment Civil Works 12 PA systems to divisions, Film unit, TV & VCD player, 7 Laptops, LCD projector. Awareness Vehicle to education unit at traffic headquarters 0.2 Mn Exhibition 3. Education and other Public awareness

Goal-04: Competent Drivers Road Safety Program STRATEGY 01- IMPROVED STANDARDS FOR TRAINING OF DRIVERS AND RIDERS; 1. Preparation of Standards for driving schools and introduce certification of quality assurance One foreign consultant for one man months Equipment Civil Works 2. Preparation of driving/rider training manuals in all three languages One local consultant and 02 translators for 02 man months

Road Safety Program Goal-04: Competent Drivers Strategy -02: Improved Drivers and Riders Testing 1. Increase cadre of Examiners of Motor vehicles in the Dept. of Motor Traffic and to provide local training for 30 officers and foreign training for 5 officers. 2. Introduction of computer aided driver testing and installation at DMT and District Secretariats. Equipment Civil Works 200-computers & Driver Testing Software 3. Improve standards for medical testing of drivers/ riders and Regularize the testing procedure, including testing after serious accidents. Foreign Consultant 2 Man Months 0.2 Mn

Road Safety Program Goal-04: Competent Drivers Strategy -03: Improve Driving/ Riding Skills. 1. Formulate a system for implementation of the de- merit points and re-earning of points Foreign Consultant 1 Man month Equipment Civil Works

Road Safety Program Goal-05: Roadworthiness of Vehicles Strategy -01: Improve the Standards for Registration of Vehicles; 1. Introduce a new system of inspection of imported vehicles at the Port prior to releasing from Customs. Equipment Civil Works 4 Computer to Customs with required software 2. Introduce approval for type certification by DMT through Import & Export Control Department prior to importation of all vehicles. 3. Introduce standards for registration of locally assembled/manufactured vehicles. 4. Introduction of new safety standards & implementation 1 man month- Foreign 2 man monthslocal Include in above

Goal-05: Roadworthiness of Vehicles Road Safety Program Strategy 02: Establish an Effective Inspection Program for the Inspection of Roadworthiness of Vehicle Equipment Civil Works 1. TA for develop standards and procedures for scrapping of vehicles and re-registering of condemned vehicles. 2. Preparation of specifications for vehicle fitness certificates and quality assurance certificates and thereby improve testing standards. 3. Preparation of specification and procedures for the registration of garages and certification of mechanics. 4. Vehicle owners/drivers awareness program for driving, vehicle maintenance and road rules. 5. Regularize joint inspection programs with DMT to check the certification of fitness of vehicles by private garages. 6. Strengthen the island wide roadside inspection program by procuring 1 mobile unit. 1 foreign man month and 2 local man months for TA 1 mobile awareness unit equipped with a Vedio camera, Multimedia Unit, lap top computer, Digital Camera, Photograph display projector and training (NDF) 75 decelaro meters, 2- complete mobile inspection units with all the portable equipment listed 7. Provide training for 40 IPPs to inspect vehicles involved in accidents other than fatal accidents. 40 break testing machines 0.015 Mn

Goal-06: Adequate Post Accident Care System Strategy -01: Introduce a Suitable Post Accident Medical Care system Equipment Civil Works 1. Implement accident victims rescue system Train 120 persons from Local authorities two man months from consultant (foreign) 2. Introduce legislation for post accident care system (by social security system. May work through insurance system) Trained 15 insurance persons, and obtained Foreign consultant 2 months input 24 ambulances Rs. 0.72 Mn.

Goal-06: An Adequate Post Accident Care System Strategy -02: Improve the System of Insurance and Compensation Payments for Accident Damage Equipment Civil Works 1. Encourage reforms in the Insurance industry in order to promote road safety & discipline 2. Amend the Motor Traffic Act to safeguard the interest of the victims One man month of Insurance consultant Foreign Consultant input one man month