Delhi Government has launched Zero Fatality Corridor with an aim to curb the number of accidents.
a. Bihar Government
b. Uttar Pradesh Government
c. Delhi Government
d. Rajasthan Government
- The announcement was made by the Minister of Transport, Delhi during the opening ceremony of the Road Safety Week.
Significant facts related to the Zero Fatality Corridor:
- A 3 km stretch between Bhalswa chowk and Burari chowk on the outer ring road has been chosen as a case study in this regard.
- The selected stretch has four blackspots namely Burari chowk, Bhalswa chowk, Mukundpur chowk, and Jahangirpuri bus stand.
- This 3 km stretch will be observed for scientific assessment of accidents, road engineering, road-user engagement.
- Experts will also ensure that safety and security measures such as police enforcement and rapid emergency care are made available on this stretch.
- The initiative is a collaborative approach of the transport, health, education, public works department, together with Delhi traffic police to ensure that road fatalities in Delhi are reduced.
One must know:
- Data shows that around 67 fatal road accidents occurred on this road over a span of two years starting 2016.
- The Zero Fatality Corridor project's aim is to reduce the fatalities to near zero levels on this particular stretch.
- After evaluating the impact of the initiative, the government aims to replicate this model in other parts of the city.
- The initiative is part of the plan of action to reduce fatalities due to road crashes by 30 per cent by 2020.
Question:
Q. Which government has launched Zero Fatality Corridor with an aim to curb the number of accidents?a. Bihar Government
b. Uttar Pradesh Government
c. Delhi Government
d. Rajasthan Government
