Integrating road safety into road asset management: Must shift from a reactive approach to a preventive one
Summary
A recent fatal accident in Rolpa district highlights Nepal's road safety challenges and the need for integrating safety into road asset management with a preventive approach.
Key Points
- Nepal aims to reduce road traffic fatalities by 50% by 2030 through its Road Safety Action Plan.
- Road asset management in Nepal has focused more on accessibility than safety, despite high risks.
- Assessments reveal many Nepal roads have poor safety ratings for vulnerable users like pedestrians and motorcyclists.
- Integrating safety in road management requires preventive measures such as guardrails, drainage maintenance, and slope stabilization.
