CHAPTER NO.1 INTRODUCTION Economic development also comes due to the transport, because transport helps people to travel to their work, education, and personal needs as well and transport has also made long distance very shortly through coaches, train, and aeroplanes. Traffic can bring local environmental benefits, because Urban Traffic Control (UTC) helps with that. In that knowledge of rules and regulations play a key role in that (Jeffreys, 1990). Road Traffic Accidents are the biggest issue in all over the world, because many people are dying due to it. Road Traffic Accidents Are also a second major cause of the disability in the world. In 2002, and in that case about 180500 minors were killed due to road crashes. The rationality behind that scenario was the lack of knowledge about traffic regulations and regulation (Khan and Tehreem, 2004). The story, which was published by world health organization that worldwide the many numbers of people killed due to the road traffic accidents in every year and approximately 1.2 million died, and injuries were about 50 million. The economic cost paid by Pakistan in road crashes and …show more content…
And these all cases took place in one half of all deaths in the 0-14 age groups, so ought to this one half of the casualties have been acquired. Pedestrian and cyclist accidents are the most common type of the accidents due to the lack of the knowledge of traffic laws (Jolly et al, 1989). The major problem of traffic is congestion and lack knowledge about traffic rules and another understanding is due to road accidents more fatalities involved in the pedestrian the ratio of over 70%, and when we speak about the past history of the London, the statistics demonstrate that three killed per day due to road crashes. In Greater London more fatalities occurred due to slow speed and speed were about 15mph (Gorman,
Gregg Easterbrook, a fellow of the Brookings Institution and LA Times contributor, argues in his article, “Road Kill,” that deaths on the highway roads in America is a large and ignored problem. Easterbrook argues that the cause of the deaths can be linked to horsepower and cell phone usage. The author also writes the problem is ignored, because of moral differences and the feeling that the crashes can’t be prevented. Easterbrook also writes that the fatalities are not just limited to the drivers on the road. The author writes about the increased number of fatalities of pedestrians when crossing the streets, which further adds to the argument that the problem needs to be adressed and not ignored like it currently is (1-2).
Leonhardt evidences this tragedy by a graph which compares American rate of vehicular deaths to that of other developed nations. The statistic shows how countries, such as the United Kingdom, have progressed since 1990 and are presently driving on significantly safer roads. In doing this, the author is attempt to convince the reader of the deviation between America’s motor safety and that in other nations, and the necessity of greater progress in the USA. This effect is similarly shown in a later graph where Americans tendency to drive recklessly, including speeding and driving without a seatbelt were compared to the tendencies of other nations. For the second time, America becomes an outlier, with a significant portion of its citizens admitting to previously driving in unsafe conditions.
Truck drivers have a difficult job, there 's no denying that. They 're often called upon to spend hours behind the wheel to assure their cargo arrives at its destination on time and in perfect condition. They are also guardians of the cargo they haul, meaning they must do whatever they can to protect it against theft. When it comes to semi-truck safety tips, theft prevention measures are the most important. There are three basic rules for safety every driver should follow closely.
In fact, reports indicate that road accidents accounted for 32,675 deaths in
The US went through revolutionary advancements in transportation from 1800 to 1840. The transportation improvements had substantial effects on the economy and also individual development. People could now buy goods that were made in places faraway because access was easier to towns and cities and people’s experiences grew as they were able to be more mobile (309). The roads were inadequate in 1800, so the federal government funded the National Road in 1808 to establish its dedication to improve the roads in the nation and so then by 1839 the East and West would be tied together (309). Commerce was still inadequate even with the National Road funded which improved transportation.
On June 17, an 80-year-old cyclist was killed when he was struck by a charter bus in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. Unfortunately, he was the second cyclist struck and killed by a bus in the Chelsea neighborhood in the same week. Sadly, these two men were the fifth and sixth bicycle fatalities in New York City so far this year. Luckily, there are several things people, both bicyclists and motorists, can do to reduce the chances of similar accidents happening.
Distracted driving is a serious issue in the United States that can have major negative effects and needs to be rectified. Everyday accidents on the road occur and distracted driving plays a major role in them. It is commonly agreed upon that it needs to be rectified, but the important question is, whether the repercussions for distracted driving should be equated to drunken driving. Based on data, statistics, and the effects of distracted driving, the repercussions for distracted driving and drunken driving should be equated. Equating the repercussions will be effective in reducing the number of road fatalities by creating a sense of precaution and seriousness for all drivers.
Speeding There are many effects of speeding, such as ticket fees, going to court, driver important class, and a rise in insurance. All of these effects will make you rethink speeding, no matter what the causes for speeding are. Speeding is a very serious matter that could be prevented. Running late, or just wanting to go fast are two of the major causes of speeding.
Traffic congestion is a condition on convey networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by more gradual speeds, longer trip times, and incremented vehicular queueing. The most mundane example is the physical utilization of roads by conveyances. When traffic demand is great enough that the interaction between conveyances slows the haste of the traffic stream, this results in some congestion. As demand approaches the capacity of a road (or of the intersections along the road), extreme traffic congestion sets in. When conveyances are plenarily ceased for periods of time, this is colloquially kenned as a traffic jam or traffic snarl-up.
Nowadays, a lot of people have their own cars and one family might have more than two cars even. People find it impossible to live without cars but they don’t know how negatively it affects their life and even the environment around them that will affect their future later. No one can regret how cars are really important and useful in life but no one knows how it can make their life gloomy. The government should definitely start taking a step and stopping cars in big cities. Cars should absolutely be banned from big cities for pollution, traffic and accident problems.
Many crimes such as murder and theft gain a lot of attention if committed, but things like speeding past the speed limit are also a crime, so they should gain attention as well, if committed. Frank Trippett, in his excerpt, says that “It is painfully apparent today that millions of Americans…..are taking increasing liberties with all sorts of ‘minor’ laws…”. He says that Americans ignore certain laws over others, because their impact is much less than that of something like rape or murder. However, these laws’ punishments are not as great as other crimes’ punishments, therefore making them seem less significant. The “foundations of social order are profoundly shaken...when citizens take a skirting to the law”(Trippett) is not as true as you may think.
Introduction: Our earth is the most precious gift of the universe. It is the sustenance of ‘nature’ that is the key to the development of the future of mankind. It is the duty and responsibility of each one of us to protect nature. It is here that the understanding of the ‘environment’ comes into the picture. The degradation of our environment is linked with the development process and the ignorance of people about retaining the ecological balance.
An introduction to highway building: Although there are many methods to constructing a road, all are based on the principle that geographical objects are removed and replaced with harder and more wear-resistant materials. The pre-existing rock and earth is removed by digging or explosions. Tunnels, embankments and bridge are then added when necessary. The material that the road is being constructed from is then laid by various pieces of equipment, which will be looked at in greater detail in this assignment. The construction management of roads has become increasingly more difficult as larger structures are constantly being required in increasingly short amounts of time.
TRANSPORTATION Transportation means moving goods or people from one place to another place. With the increase of the population, transportation came in to consideration both in passenger and freight transportation. Transportation in urban cities has to meet