Bangladesh Road Safety Project

active

The development objectives of Road Safety Project is to build road safety management capacity and achieve targeted reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Bangladesh. This project has four components. The first component, Multi-sectoral Road Safety Pilot Projects, aims to undertake road safety pilot projects on selected national highways, urban areas and districts, to enhance coordination between road agencies, Bangladesh Police, health agencies and civil society. The second component, Priority Road Safety Investments, aims to implement priority activities in the areas of infrastructure, vehicle and user safety and post-crash care, and help establish ICT systems. The third component, Technical Assistance, aims to make provision of training and capacity building on road safety management practices for staff from BRTA, RHD, Bangladesh Police, DGHS, BRTC and PIU staff including technical, fiduciary and safeguard experts. The fourth component, Contingent Emergency Response aims to make provision of immediate response to an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, as needed.