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A Report on TEQIP-II Sponsored One week STTP on “ Highway safety audit & EIA during 30th

Jan to 4th Feb, 2017 at BVM Engineering College, VV Nagar, Gujrat

A Report

on

TEQIP II Sponsored one week STTP

“Highway Safety Audit & EIA” during

(30th January to 4th February, 2017)

Prepared By:

Prof. (Dr.) L.B. Zala (Convener)

Prof. C.B.Mishra & Prof. R.L.Patel (Program Coordinators)

Prof. P.J. Shah & Prof. Amit A. Amin (Secretary)

Organized by

Civil Engineering Department

BVM Engineering College,

Vallabh Vidyanagar

An Autonomous Institution

(Managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal )

Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120

Dist. Anand (Gujarat)



TEQIP-II Sponsored one week STTP on

“Highway Safety Audit & EIA”

About CVM

Charutar Vidya Mandal was established in the year 1945 by Shri Bhaikaka and Shri Bhikabhai

Saheb as a charitable trust with a prime objective of rural development through education to

bring about the social awakening, social upliftment and enrichment Over the subsequent years,

Dr. H M Patel (the first finance minister of India) consolidated the efforts put in by the founders.

Later on, in the 1990s, when Dr. C L Patel took over the reins of CVM as the Chairman, the

country was facing a major economic and ideological change paving the way for globalization

and liberalization. Various self-financed educational institutions started being established in the

areas of Technology, Science and Engineering, Commerce and Management, offering emerging

and innovative courses and programs. At present, CVM operates 48 educational Institutions with

45000 students on the rolls from 18 states and 12 countries across the world.

About BVM

BVM is a Premier Institution of CVM founded in 1948. Motto of BVM: Work is Worship. BVM

is the First Approved Degree Engineering College of the Gujarat State. More than 19000

engineers have been graduated from this college. BVM College is first Academic Autonomous

Engineering Institute of Gujarat State. BVM offers B.E., M.E./M.Tech. and Ph.D. degree

Programmes. The College is affiliated to the Gujarat Technological University and is situated at

Vallabh Vidyanagar. The most striking feature of BVM is dedicated and experienced faculty

base.

About Organizing Department

The Department of Civil Engineering offers Ph.D., M.E./M.Tech and B.E programs. The

departments has highly qualified, well experienced and dedicated faculty members. The

department is equipped with advanced instruments and equipment for research facilities. Experts

from leading industries and educational institutes are invited frequently for guest lectures on

recent developments for the benefit of students and staff. The department is deeply involved in

Testing and Consultancy work besides quality

research.

About TEQIP-II

Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme-II (TEQIP- II) of the World Bank

assisted, funded by MHRD, Government of India and Government of Gujarat aims to improve

the quality of Technical Education by providing inputs like modernization of

laboratories/workshops, library, faculty development, networking between institutions, curricula

development, research and improve interaction with industries etc., to become dynamic, demand

driven, quality conscious, responsive to rapid economic and technological developments

occurring both at national and international levels. BVM has been one of 190 Institutes



nationwide selected for TEQIP-II. BVM met all performance indicators in 3rd, 4th and 5th joint

review missions organized by the World Bank, NPIU, and MHRD, GOI.

About STTP

Road safety is a multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional subject and is now recognized as a major

socioeconomic concern facing many countries in the world. Increasing traffic volumes, the rapid

growth in two- and three-wheeled traffic and the higher speeds made possible by construction

improvement and rehabilitation of roads add to the safety problem. Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a

formal procedure for assessing accident potential and safety performance in the provision of new

road schemes and schemes for the improvement and maintenance of existing roads.

Learning Objectives

The programme is intended to familiarize the participants with road safety analysis, facility

design and evaluation and better understanding of EIA process.

Resource Persons

Experts from reputed organizations, professional engineers, and Executives from industries will

deliver the talk

Course Content

a) Road safety in India- an overview

b) Standard method of road accidents recording in India

c) Collision analysis & estimating perceived traffic crash

d) Road safety audit process & checklist

e) Field exercise and hand on training

f) Post road accidents emergency and trauma care

g) Environment impact assessment for highway projects

h) Air & noise pollution

I) Procedure for obtaining environment clearance

j) Public participation in carrying out EIA

k) Environment legislation

Programme outcomes

This Course is intended for those interested to understand basics of highway safety audit and

EIA. Also one is exposed to road safety analysis, facility design and evaluation and better

understanding of EIA process. Faculties of Engineering colleges / Polytechnics and Working

professionals of Private sectors and Public sectors in the area of Civil engineering can avail the

benefits.



Inaugural Session

The STTP is inaugurated on 3oth January, 2017 at 10.00am in Library Seminar Hall, BVM

Engineering College, VV Nagar by esteemed Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker, Er. Dharmendra

Mehra of PI industries, Bharuch, Dr. F.S. Umrigar, guest of Honour, Dr. Indrajit Patel, President

of function (Principal BVM Engineering College), Dr. L.B. Zala (Head, Civil Engineering

Department), Dr. D.J. Thakore TEQIP Coordinator and Sheetal Nagori, Global Training

Education Program Director, Representative of British High Commission Ahmedabad. 37

participants from various polytechnics, Engineering colleges and construction industry

professionals across Gujarat, Faculty Members, Prof. C.B. Mishra & Prof. R.L. Patel (Program

Co-coordinators), Prof. Amit Amin & Prof. P.J. Shah were present in the inaugural session.

Prof. (Dr.) L.B. Zala, Head, Civil Engg. Dept gave a welcome speech also introduced the

Dignitaries on the dais and gave a brief view of the departmental activities. and importance of

TEQIP II.

Prof. C.B. Mishra as programme coordinator gave awareness about the STTP and its importance.

He explained various outcome of the program and primarily focused on the key aspects of the

programme on “Highway Safety Audit & EIA. Also stated that the outcome of the programme

can be passed to students and society at large, for generating awareness too in the current era of

road development and latest vehicles plying on it.

Lighting of lamp at the occasion of STTP on “Highway Safety Audit & EIA” on 30th January, 2017 at

10.00 am in Library Seminar Hall, BVM Engineering College, VV Nagar



Er. Dharmendra Mehra, PI Industries, Bharuch in his inaugural discourse underscored the

significance of the STTP, conveyed that rapid industrial development and growth of urbanization

throughout the world have led to the recognition and increased understanding of the

interrelationship between pollution, public health and the environment. He expressed the primary

aim of EIA procedures is to gauge the potential environmental impact of an economic project so

as to allow for measures to minimize that impact. Also Environmental management plan (EMP)

is suggested on the basis of the identified impact in the Environmental Impact Assessment.

Dr. F.S. Umrigar, guest of honour in his short lucid speech conveys that road deaths and injuries

are a global problem of massive proportions. Of all the systems that people have to deal with on

a daily basis, road transport is the most complex and the most dangerous. The situation in India

is worsening and road traffic injuries (RTI) have been increasing over the past twenty years. This

may be partly due to the increase in number of vehicles on the road but mainly due to the

absence of coordinated evidence-based policy to control the problem.

Er. Dharmendra Mehra, Chief Guest of the function delivering his key note address in inaugural

function on 30th January, 2017



Dr. Indrajit Patel, Principal & President of the function stated that Indian roads are undoubtedly

the most dangerous in the world. In 2015, around 1,46,133 people were killed on Indian roads,

states Ministry of Road Transport and Highways data. This translates in to 11 deaths per 100,000

people or one life snuffed out every 3.6 minutes. He congratulated Dr. L.B. Zala Program Chair,

Prof. C.B. Mishra & Prof. R.L. Patel (Program Coordinators), Prof. Amit Amin & Prof. P.J. Shah

for coming up with such training program which is of utmost important in the present era. He

hopes that the participants ought to benefit the advantage of picking up learning and abilities

through this STTP and transmit it through designing understudies subsequently the sensible

development industry.

Prof. C.B. Mishra said thanks to all dignitaries, expert speakers, invitees, supporters and

members who would be putting their profitable inputs to the program.

All the technical sessions had delivered by experts from industries, professional and

academicians from relevant fields. The different experts had covered the following areas:

1. Er. Dharmendra Mehra PI Industries, Bharuch delivered the talk on “EIA, EMP & Public

clearance” covering the basic law structure, duty of all citizens, environment

management practice and environment clearance requirements, procedure & project

setting criteria’s with notification and its amendments, also brief overview of EC process.

Dr. F.S. Umrigar, Guest of honour at the inaugural function on 30th January, 2017 gave a short speech

on “Highway Safety Audit”.



2. Prof. C.B. Mishra, Program Coordinator in his presentation on “Road Safety in India – an

overview” explained that India has the terrible distinction of being the country with the

largest number of people killed in road accidents. This unprecedented growth of density

of motor vehicles has taken the government by surprise, and no amount of planning has

been able to resolve the traffic crisis. Apart from pathetic road conditions and improper

roads, rules are often not adhered to by motorists and pedestrians alike on such a vast

scale that it is now taken for granted as the said way of life! The practice continues till the

time fatality strikes within their own coterie. Awareness and watchfulness on the part of

drivers and pedestrians like facilities, regulations and strict enforcement on the part of

authorities and provision of better roads is the solution to this public menace.



3. Prof. C.B. Mishra, Program Coordinator delivered a talk on “Standard Methods of Road

Accidents Recording in India”. The problem of accident is a very acute in highway

transportation due to complex flow pattern of vehicular traffic, presence of mixed traffic

along with pedestrians. Traffic accident leads to loss of life and property. Thus the traffic

engineers have to undertake a big responsibility of providing safe traffic movements to

the road users and ensure their safety. Road accidents cannot be totally prevented but by

suitable traffic engineering and management the accident rate can be reduced to a certain

extent. For this reason systematic study of traffic accidents are required to be carried out.

Proper investigation of the cause of accident will help to propose preventive measures in

terms of design and control. For this one has to be acquainted by standard methods of

road accidents recording in India by in the accident report form.

Prof. C.B. Mishra presented

the lecture on “Road Safety

in India – an Overview” dt.

30th Jan. 2017 Time: 1.30 to

3.30 pm



4. Prof. Miss Rena Shukla, Prof of Civil Engg. L.D. College of Engg, Ahmedabad presented

a talk on “Road safety audit process” wherein she explained the importance of

formal safety performance examination of an existing or future road or intersection by an

independent, multidisciplinary team. It qualitatively estimates and reports on

potential road safety issues and identifies opportunities for improvements in safety for

all road users. Also in detail the steps involved in RSA process and the art of preparation

of RSA report with case study.

Prof. C.B. Mishra delivered the

lecture on “Standard Methods

of Road Accidents Recording in

India” dt. 30th Jan. 2017 Time:

3.45 to 5.45 pm

Prof. Rena Shukla delivered lecture on “Road safety audit process” dt. 31st January, 2017

Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 am



5. Dr. A. M. Jain Principal IIET Dharmaj in his discourse on “Road safety audit checklist”

stated that a role of road safety inspection is a systematic field study, conducted by road

safety expert (s), of an existing road or section of road to identify any hazards, faults and

deficiencies that may lead to serious accidents. He explained in detail the structure of

checklist which can serve only as a guide or memory-aid for the individual or team

conducting the safety audit. They are not all inclusive, nor are they intended to be used as

a substitute for knowledge or experience.

6. Dr. H.R. Varia, Principal, Tatva Institute of Technological Studies, Modasa delivered a

talk on “Collision analysis and effective road safety engineering”. Initially one has to

review the collision records obtained from police department for interpreting and

understanding the exact conditions of the collision. The period of study should be three

years to eliminate “luck” or “chance” from skewing the statistical analysis. The next step

is to create a collision diagram starting with the first location on the EPDO ranking list.

A diagram is sketched showing where each collision occurred at the intersection. The

movement, type and severity are shown by symbols and the date, day of week, time of

collision, weather, pavement conditions, and light are noted. After all collisions are

sketched, the investigator determines what patterns is evident listing the most

predominant ones. The data can be analyses by different methods. Finally an attempt is

made to select appropriate steps for safety measures.

Dr. A. M. Jain Principal IIET Dharmaj delivering lecture on “Road safety audit

checklist” dt. 31St January, 2017 Time: 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm



7. Dr. Pankaj Prajapati, Prof. of Civil Engg., Faculty of Tech. & Engg. MSU, Baroda spoke

on “Effect of perceived crash risk on mode choice”. Initially the concept of real crash and

perceived crash was explained by giving ranks also projected how the relative magnitude

is dependent on objective reductions in risk translate into perceived reductions in risk.

Further, explanation was on the advantages and disadvantages of discrete mode choice

models, probit model, multinomial logit models and nested logit models.

Dr. H.R. Varia, delivered a talk on “Collision analysis and effective road safety engineering” dt. 31st

January, 2017 Time: 3.45 pm to 5.45 pm

Dr. Pankaj Prajapati delivering the lecture on "Effect of perceived crash risk on mode choice” dt.

1.2.2017 Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm



8. Dr. Jiten Shah, Prof of Civil Engg. IITRAM delivered his presentation on “Pedestrian

Safety: A Key Issue”. He conveyed that pedestrian safety audit guidelines stress the

importance of having sufficient traffic safety systems in place to safeguard those who

travel on foot. He discussed in detail a comprehensive understanding of various issues,

approaches, and challenges in improving pedestrian safety, including a comparative

discussion of different approaches that have been developed recently. He feels that the

greatest challenge to protecting walkers from injury is that people vary widely in terms of

both their mental and physical abilities. Keeping this in mind while designing and

building public facilities is vital to constructing safe routes for pedestrians and drivers.

9. Dr. Yogesh Shah, Prof of Civil Engg. IITRAM, presented a talk on “Road Safety Audit

on two major arterial roads of Rajkot city”. He narrated the evolution of road safety audit

in the world. Also stated the problems of road safety in Rajkot and carried out the audit

safety with particular objective, scope and methodology adopted. Also suggested

measures to be taken for road safety. Finally how the application of structural equation

modeling in road accident analysis is done is shown.

Dr. Jiten Shah delivering his presentation on “Pedestrian Safety: A Key Issue”. Dt. 1/2/2017

Time:1.30 to 3.30 pm



10. U.D. Patel, Prof.of Civil Engg., Faculty of Tech. & Engg. MSU, Baroda delivering a talk

on “Environment Impact Assessment”. He explained that process of EIA systematically

examines both beneficial and adverse consequences of the project and ensures that these

effects are taken into account during project design. Road planning and design is an

iterative process where planning and design evolve in response to environmental and

other considerations. This ensures that environmental considerations become an integral

part of the overall route corridor selection and road scheme planning and design process.

11

11 11. Dr Hemlata Kamat, Professor Department of Anaesthesiology, Pramukhswami Medical

College , Karamsad delivered the presentation on “Pre-hospital Care for patients of

Dr. Yogesh Shah presented a talk on “Road

Safety Audit on two major arterial roads of

Rajkot city” dt. 1/2/2017 Time 3.45 pm to 5.45

pm

Application of structural equation modeling in road

accident analysis is highlighted by Dr. Yogesh Shah

Dr. U.D. Patel, presented a talk on “Environment Impact Assessment” dt. 2.2.2017 Time

10.30 am to 12.30 pm



Road Traffic Accidents”. She narrated that the basic aim of the study was to assess the

attributes of pre-hospital care in road traffic accidents (RTAs) victim brought to the

health care establishment and to evaluate the pre-hospital trauma care provided in the

areas. Pre-hospital time interval is the sum of response time (time interval between the

occurrences of the RTAs to arrival of the first responding vehicle on the scene) and

transport time (time required for reaching the hospital from the site of the accident). She

stated the importance of golden hour and platinum 10 minutes in prehospital phase and in

Hospital phase.

12. Prof. C.B. Mishra, Program Coordinator leading the team of 37 participants for “Road

Safety Audit – A Real Field Experience”. The study was carried out on the road facing

I.B. Patel Scool, Mota Bazaar, Vallabh Vidyanagar wherein the participants were divided

in two teams to identify the furniture’s on the road and other miscellaneous work on road

safety.

Dr. Hemlata Kamat, presented a talk on “Pre-hospital Care for patients of Road Traffic

Accidents” dt. 2.2.2017 Time 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm



13. Dr. Nirav Shah, Prof. of Civil Engg., Faculty of Tech. & Engg., MSU, Vadodara presenting the

lecture on “Automobile Air Pollution”. He conveys that automobiles are a necessary evil,

while they have made living easy and convenient; they have also made human life more

complicated and vulnerable to both toxic emissions and an increased risk of accidents.

Studies made in Jaipur, India, indicate that there is high rate of occurrence of respiratory,

digestive, ocular and skin problems amongst the traffic policemen and a significant

number of them become victims of lung disorders in the very first few months of their

posting to a traffic department. Traffic policemen everywhere should wear pollution

masks for their own safety and to arouse public awareness of the risk of automobile

pollution. The source and control is very important.

Prof. C.B. Mishra actively involving participants in the “Road Safety Audit – A Real Field

Experience” dt. 2.2.2017 time: 3.45 pm to 5.45 pm



14. Prof. R.L. Patel delivered a talk on “Environmental Audit”. She covered in her talk that

environmental audit is a highly skill-oriented task. It calls for not only a high level of

professional audit skills, but also a deep understanding of environmental issues. She

narrated the major consequences of environmental auditing i.e. Compliance with the

environmental regulations - Take into account the views of local people residing at the

vicinity of the roads - Improvement of health and safety along the roads - Reduction of

environmental pollutants - Increase the environmental quality at the vicinity of the roads

and protect the nearby biological environments - Establish a databank in order to

compare the changes in the concentration levels of pollutants (short, mid and long-term) -

Timely identification of non-compliance with the environmental standards - Monitor the

effectiveness of the environmental management plans indicated in the EIA.

Dr. Nirav Shah, delivering a talk on “Automobile Air Pollution” dt. 3.2.2017 Time: 10.30 am

to 12.30 pm



15. Dr. L.B. Zala, HOD, Civil, BVM delivered a talk on “Environmental Impact Assessment

on Highway Projects”. He narrated that road projects occur over long distances that

typically cross through a number of different environmental settings. For these correct

statutory procedures shown in the flow chart needs to be proceeded while at the same

time achieving quality and consistency in the identification and mitigation of

environmental impacts needs to be done.

Dr. L.B. Zala, delivered a talk on “Environmental Impact Assessment on Highway Projects”

dt.3.2.17 Time; 3.45 to 5.45 pm

Prof. R.L. Patel delivered a talk on “Environmental Audit”, dt. 3rd Feb. 2017 Time: 1.30 pm

to 3.30 pm



16. Prof. J.H. Patel, ISTAR. V.V.Nagar presented a talk on “Environmental Legislation”

where he covered the evolution of environmental policies and laws. Also, explained the

implications of international policies. He explained the different environmental

authorities at federal and state level.

Presentations on RSA Problem with feedback:

Dipakkumar Rathva, Asst. Prof. Civil Engg. Faculty of tech. & Engg. Msu. Vadodara &

Pranaykumar M. Shah, HOD, Civil, Govt Polytechnic, Godhara both concluded in the after

evaluating RSA problem near Bhaikaka Statue stated that safety saves sickness, suffering and

sadness. One should not depend on safety on others but one should practice “Safety First” to-

day. The motive power of the safety-first movement is a realization of the fact that lives and

limbs need not be sacrificed. It is as much your duty to be careful and comply with safety rules

as it is to properly perform your work.

Validictory Function:

The STTP was concluded with valedictory session with the Certificate distribution to all the

participants. In the Valedictory session, Chief Guest Prof. J.H. Patel of ISTAR, Dr. L.B. Zala (Head,

Civil Engineering Department) were remain present.

Dr. L.B. Zala, Head Civil Engg. shared his viewpoints for the STTP and consequence of the

Program. He shared his viewpoint for such STTP which should be brought more with unprecedented

energy as preparing, then, past each and every other device of human beginning point, which is the

Prof. J.H. Patel, spoke on “Environmental Legislation” dt. 4/2/2017 Time: 10.30 am to 12.30

pm



gigantic equalizer of the conditions of man. Likewise, commended the organizer and sorting out

gathering for organizing the STTP adequately.

Hon'ble Chief Guest Prof. J.H. Patel of ISTAR, shared his experience and understands that

requirement can decrease 90% of mischances, new sealed speed controller vehicles ought to be there

and expressed one ought to comply with the movement rules and shield oneself from punishment as

well. He complimented every one of the individuals and wished through assets growing masters

develop strong nation by propelling the preparation.

The end remarks were given by Prof. C.B. Mishra, Program Coordinator and program grapple

individual. He highlighted that the way to a smooth occasion is never a mishap. It is dependably the

after effect of a pledge to excellence, intelligent planning, and centered exertion. He highlighted

the tremendous responsibility of the distinctive supporters, facilitators and extraordinary because of

TEQIP – II for the gigantic backing for the STTP. Academicians and specialists similarly shared

their contribution about the framework.

Glimpse of the Valedictory Session

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