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Edgar Zamora,
Mauricio Pineda Rivera,
Rob McInerney,
Julio Urzua,
Claudia Adriazola-Steil,
Leticia Sabino,
and
Elías Rubinstein
Do you know that 18% of road crashes could be related to the quality of road infrastructure?
Studies pointed out that unlocking the potential of USD 1.4 trillion in targeted investment in safer roads would achieve 467 thousand lives a year.
Are road investments enough?
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Do you know that 18% of road crashes could be related to the quality of road infrastructure?
Studies pointed out that unlocking the potential of USD 1.4 trillion in targeted investment in safer roads would achieve 467 thousand lives a year.
Are road investments enough?
Read more
Do you know that 18% of road crashes could be related to the quality of road infrastructure?
Studies pointed out that unlocking the potential of USD 1.4 trillion in targeted investment in safer roads would achieve 467 thousand lives a year.
Are road investments enough?
In a world where mobility patterns change fast due mainly to urbanization in Latin American and Caribbean countries, we should break the old concepts of car-oriented road design and move to more inclusive roads for all users. More than road investments, road engineers and public officers should learn the new concepts of road design, how to assess the quality of road networks from a safety standpoint and apply the right tools to build a more forgiving road.
In this course, you will learn more about the importance of road safety audits and inspections (RSAs and RSIs) for safer road infrastructure. The course will explore the RSAs’ methodologies and good practices worldwide, especially, in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Through readings, videos, hands-on activities, and examples from countries around the world, the course will support the learners in changing road design practices.
Enjoy the second course from the Road Safety series and be prepared to apply these concepts to build a safer road in your country!
This course is "self-paced" so you can enroll at any time, even if the course has been open for a while. You can take it at the time that is most suitable for you inside the enrollment period of the course.
If you choose the Audit Track , you will have unlimited access to the course content, but you won't be able to complete the assessed activities or receive the certificate.
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Learning objectives
- At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- A. identify good practices and methodologies in the application of road safety audits and inspections.
- B. identify the road safety needs of non-motorized transport users.
- C. recognize one's own needs and vulnerabilities as a motorized and non-motorized transport user.
- D. compare successful versus unsuccessful practices in the safe integration of non-motorized modes of transportation.
- At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- A. identify good practices and methodologies in the application of road safety audits and inspections.
- B. identify the road safety needs of non-motorized transport users.
- C. recognize one's own needs and vulnerabilities as a motorized and non-motorized transport user.
- D. compare successful versus unsuccessful practices in the safe integration of non-motorized modes of transportation.
Syllabus
Introductory Module: A Safer Road Infrastructure
Introduction to basic road design concepts.
Module 1: Road Safety Audits and Inspections
This module presents the importance of road safety audits and inspections, and the process to carry out one. You will learn about the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), one of the most prestigious methodologies to inspect roads.
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Syllabus
Introductory Module: A Safer Road Infrastructure
Introduction to basic road design concepts.
Module 1: Road Safety Audits and Inspections
This module presents the importance of road safety audits and inspections, and the process to carry out one. You will learn about the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), one of the most prestigious methodologies to inspect roads.
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Module 2: The Infrastructure in the context of the Safe System Approach
This module introduces the concept of Vision Zero and 5-star Roads for all users and presents success stories from the Caribbean. You will also learn about experiences of urban road design.
Conclusions
Summary of main ideas and final evaluation.
Good to know
Good to know
Know what's good ,
what to watch for , and
possible dealbreakers
Explores road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for road and highway engineers, traffic managers, urban planners, and policy-makers
Increased safety for NMT users
Self-paced course allows for flexibility in learning
Presents the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) for road inspections
Introduces Vision Zero and 5-star Roads for all users concept
Includes examples of urban road design
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Gather materials for research
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Course staff have provided many resources. Compile them with external materials to strengthen understanding
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Review course materials
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Identify additional resources to be gathered
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Gather resources
Review road design basics
Show steps
Review fundamental principles of road design to strengthen your understanding of roadway infrastructure.
Show steps
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Study principles of roadway alignment and geometric design.
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Review traffic engineering concepts, such as traffic flow analysis and intersection design.
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Study pavement design and materials.
Follow tutorials to learn road safety practices
Show steps
Use tutorials to further understand and refine your knowledge of road safety
Show steps
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Identify tutorials to follow
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Follow the tutorials
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Apply what you have learned
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Engage in discussions with peers
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Discuss ideas, questions, and topics with other students. Discuss points of disagreement
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Identify a discussion topic
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Find a peer to discuss with
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Engage in discussion
Inspect a road through simulation
Show steps
Use the iRAP system to virtually inspect roads to develop your understanding of road safety
Show steps
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Create an account in iRAP
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Select a road to inspect
-
Inspect the road using the iRAP methodology
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Submit your inspection report
Read IRAP Road Safety Audit Guidelines
Show steps
Become familiar with the International Road Assessment Programme's guidelines on road safety audits to enhance your understanding of the methodologies and best practices covered in Module 1.
View
Road Safety Annual Report 2013
on Amazon
Show steps
-
Download the guidelines from the iRAP website.
-
Read through the document, paying attention to the audit process and key principles.
-
Take notes and highlight important sections for future reference.
Develop a safety infrastructure improvement plan
Show steps
Using knowledge of RSSA, create a plan outlining improvement strategies for a specific road
Browse courses on
Infrastructure
Show steps
-
Identify the road to be improved
-
Conduct a road safety audit
-
Develop a list of improvement strategies
-
Prioritize the improvement strategies
-
Create a plan for implementing the improvement strategies
Participate in a Road Safety Audit
Show steps
Gain practical experience and contribute to road safety improvement by volunteering as an observer or participant in a real-world road safety audit.
Browse courses on
Community Engagement
Show steps
-
Contact local authorities or road safety organizations to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
-
Attend training sessions and familiarize yourself with the audit process.
-
Participate in road safety audits and provide your observations.
Mentor Junior Road Safety Professionals
Show steps
Share your knowledge and experience in road safety by mentoring junior professionals or students.
Browse courses on
Mentoring
Show steps
-
Identify opportunities to mentor through professional organizations or educational institutions.
-
Provide guidance and support to mentees on road safety best practices and career development.
-
Share real-world experiences and case studies to illustrate key concepts.
Design a Safer Road Intersection
Show steps
Apply the principles of road safety audits and the Safe System Approach to propose a safer design for a specific road intersection in your community.
Show steps
-
Identify a problematic intersection in your area.
-
Conduct a road safety audit of the intersection.
-
Propose design improvements based on your audit findings.
-
Present your design to local authorities or community groups.
Contribute to Open Source Road Safety Projects
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of road safety by contributing to open-source projects that develop tools or resources related to road safety.
Browse courses on
Road Safety
Show steps
-
Identify open-source road safety projects on platforms like GitHub.
-
Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
-
Submit bug reports, feature requests, or code contributions.
Gather materials for research
Show steps
Course staff have provided many resources. Compile them with external materials to strengthen understanding
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review course materials
- Identify additional resources to be gathered
- Gather resources
Review road design basics
Show steps
Review fundamental principles of road design to strengthen your understanding of roadway infrastructure.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Study principles of roadway alignment and geometric design.
- Review traffic engineering concepts, such as traffic flow analysis and intersection design.
- Study pavement design and materials.
Follow tutorials to learn road safety practices
Show steps
Use tutorials to further understand and refine your knowledge of road safety
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify tutorials to follow
- Follow the tutorials
- Apply what you have learned
Eight other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all 11 activities
Engage in discussions with peers
Show steps
Discuss ideas, questions, and topics with other students. Discuss points of disagreement
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a discussion topic
- Find a peer to discuss with
- Engage in discussion
Inspect a road through simulation
Show steps
Use the iRAP system to virtually inspect roads to develop your understanding of road safety
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Create an account in iRAP
- Select a road to inspect
- Inspect the road using the iRAP methodology
- Submit your inspection report
Read IRAP Road Safety Audit Guidelines
Show steps
Become familiar with the International Road Assessment Programme's guidelines on road safety audits to enhance your understanding of the methodologies and best practices covered in Module 1.
View
Road Safety Annual Report 2013
on Amazon
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Download the guidelines from the iRAP website.
- Read through the document, paying attention to the audit process and key principles.
- Take notes and highlight important sections for future reference.
Develop a safety infrastructure improvement plan
Show steps
Using knowledge of RSSA, create a plan outlining improvement strategies for a specific road
Browse courses on
Infrastructure
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify the road to be improved
- Conduct a road safety audit
- Develop a list of improvement strategies
- Prioritize the improvement strategies
- Create a plan for implementing the improvement strategies
Participate in a Road Safety Audit
Show steps
Gain practical experience and contribute to road safety improvement by volunteering as an observer or participant in a real-world road safety audit.
Browse courses on
Community Engagement
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Contact local authorities or road safety organizations to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
- Attend training sessions and familiarize yourself with the audit process.
- Participate in road safety audits and provide your observations.
Mentor Junior Road Safety Professionals
Show steps
Share your knowledge and experience in road safety by mentoring junior professionals or students.
Browse courses on
Mentoring
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify opportunities to mentor through professional organizations or educational institutions.
- Provide guidance and support to mentees on road safety best practices and career development.
- Share real-world experiences and case studies to illustrate key concepts.
Design a Safer Road Intersection
Show steps
Apply the principles of road safety audits and the Safe System Approach to propose a safer design for a specific road intersection in your community.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a problematic intersection in your area.
- Conduct a road safety audit of the intersection.
- Propose design improvements based on your audit findings.
- Present your design to local authorities or community groups.
Contribute to Open Source Road Safety Projects
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of road safety by contributing to open-source projects that develop tools or resources related to road safety.
Browse courses on
Road Safety
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify open-source road safety projects on platforms like GitHub.
- Review the project documentation and identify areas where you can contribute.
- Submit bug reports, feature requests, or code contributions.
Career center
Learners who complete Road safety in the Caribbean region: safe infrastructure will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Road Design Engineer
Road Design Engineer
Road Design Engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction of roads and highways. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of road design principles to create roads that are safe for all users. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for ensuring that roads are built to the highest safety standards. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Road Design Engineer.
Traffic Engineer
Traffic Engineer
Traffic Engineers plan, design, and operate traffic systems to improve safety and efficiency. They use their knowledge of traffic flow and safety principles to develop solutions to traffic problems. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety hazards on roads. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Traffic Engineer.
Transportation Planner
Transportation Planner
Transportation Planners develop and implement plans to improve transportation systems. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of transportation planning principles to create transportation systems that are safe for all users. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for ensuring that transportation systems are built to the highest safety standards. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Transportation Planner.
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineers design, build, and maintain the physical infrastructure of our world, including roads, bridges, and buildings. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of civil engineering principles to create structures that are safe for all users. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for ensuring that civil engineering projects are built to the highest safety standards. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Civil Engineer.
Urban Planner
Urban Planner
Urban Planners develop plans to improve the physical environment of cities and towns. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of urban planning principles to create communities that are safe for all residents. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for ensuring that urban planning projects are built to the highest safety standards. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an Urban Planner.
Safety Manager
Safety Manager
Safety Managers develop and implement safety programs to protect workers and the public from accidents and injuries. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of safety principles to create safe workplaces and communities. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety hazards in the workplace. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Safety Manager.
Risk Manager
Risk Manager
Risk Managers identify and assess risks to organizations and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of risk management principles to create safe and secure organizations. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety risks in organizations. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Risk Manager.
Insurance Underwriter
Insurance Underwriter
Insurance Underwriters assess risks and determine the appropriate insurance premiums for individuals and businesses. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of insurance principles to create insurance policies that protect people and property. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for assessing the safety of risks and determining appropriate insurance premiums. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an Insurance Underwriter.
Loss Control Consultant
Loss Control Consultant
Loss Control Consultants help organizations identify and mitigate risks to reduce losses. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of loss control principles to create safe and secure organizations. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety risks in organizations. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Loss Control Consultant.
Auditor
Auditor
Auditors examine financial records and other documents to ensure that they are accurate and complete. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of auditing principles to identify and address financial risks. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety risks in organizations. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an Auditor.
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance Managers develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure that products and services meet safety and quality standards. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of quality assurance principles to create safe and high-quality products and services. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety risks in products and services. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Quality Assurance Manager.
Program Manager
Program Manager
Program Managers plan, implement, and evaluate programs to achieve specific goals. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of program management principles to create safe and effective programs. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety risks in programs. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Program Manager.
Project Manager
Project Manager
Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects to achieve specific goals. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of project management principles to create safe and successful projects. This course provides a strong foundation in road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for identifying and addressing safety risks in projects. By taking this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Project Manager.
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Operations Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of an organization. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of operations management principles to create safe and efficient operations. This course may be helpful for Operations Managers who are responsible for overseeing road safety programs.
Safety Inspector
Safety Inspector
Safety Inspectors examine workplaces and equipment to ensure that they are safe for workers and the public. They consider safety as a top priority and use their knowledge of safety inspection principles to identify and address safety hazards. This course may be helpful for Safety Inspectors who are responsible for inspecting roads and highways.
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Provides a detailed overview of road safety measures for low-volume roads, covering topics such as geometric design, pavement design, and road safety education.
Provides a comprehensive overview of highway engineering and traffic analysis, covering topics such as traffic engineering, geometric design, and pavement design.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Safe System Approach to road safety. It valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners involved in road safety management.
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Este manual proporciona una guía completa para el diseño geométrico de carreteras en español. Es un recurso valioso para los ingenieros que trabajan en el diseño y construcción de carreteras.
Provides a comprehensive overview of transportation planning and engineering, covering topics such as transportation demand forecasting, transportation system design, and transportation policy.
This guide provides detailed guidance on the design of urban streets. It covers topics such as pedestrian safety, cycling infrastructure, and public transportation.
Provides a comprehensive overview of highway engineering, including planning, design, construction, and maintenance. It offers a good foundation for understanding the principles of road infrastructure.
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Effort
2 to 4 hours per week for 1 week
Level
Introductory
Via
edX
Institution
Inter-American Development Bank
Instructors
Edgar Zamora
Mauricio Pineda Rivera
Rob McInerney
Julio Urzua
Claudia Adriazola-Steil
Leticia Sabino
Elías Rubinstein
Session
February 9, 2024
- February 9, 2027
Language
English
Transcript
English
Good to know
Explores road safety audits and inspections, which are essential for road and highway engineers, traffic managers, urban planners, and policy-makers
Increased safety for NMT users
Self-paced course allows for flexibility in learning
Presents the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) for road inspections
Introduces Vision Zero and 5-star Roads for all users concept
Includes examples of urban road design
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