Faculty of Automotive and Transport Engineering
Book 4.2 - Sustainable and Intelligent Transport Systems, Technologies and Logistics
FRI-20.21-1-SITSTL-08
EVALUATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ON ROAD SECTIONS IN RUSE
Abstract: Road safety assessment is a key component of the sustainable development of urban transport systems. The present study examines the state of traffic safety in the Ruse region. A method is proposed for the preventive evaluation of the influence of various road elements, facilities, surface irregularities, and other factors on the safety of road sections, based on the measurement and statistical analysis of vehicle speeds. Field studies of traffic speeds were carried out at several sites within the city of Ruse, followed by statistical processing of the results to determine the relative risk level of each section. Speed distribution histograms were developed to support the identification of potentially hazardous locations. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of urban road safety issues and support the decision-making process for safer and more sustainable transport planning.
Keywords: Road Safety, Vehicle Speed, Hazard Level, Traffic Accidents
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