National Institute of Technology, Warangal – 506004 Sponsored by

Department of Civil Engineering T.T.D., Tirupati

Transportation Division Tirumala Traffic Study

ROAD SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST

Day and Date : Friday, 12/2/16 Start Point (Landmark): GNC End Point (Landmark): PAC-3
Start Time : 6:15 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Name of the Road:
Name of the Auditor : Sidharth Bhattacharjee Direction:
Weather : Dry Day/Night: Night Type of Facility:

SL. Photograph/Video
CHECKLIST (Put a  mark in Yes/No/NA) YES NO N/A REMARKS Reference (If any)
NO.
General
1.1 Is the road catering to motorized traffic? 
Is the road in congested condition at the time of
1.2 
audit?

2 Road Geometry
Are medians and islands of adequate width for
2.1 
the likely users ?
2.2 Is there any sudden change in road alignment ? 
Are the road boundaries free of any activities
2.3 
that are likely to distract drivers ?
Are the horizontal and vertical curves placed
2.4 
properly ?
Are the cross section (e.g. carriageway width,
2.5 lane width etc.) of the road as per standard 
specification ?
Are the bridges having footpaths and proper
2.6
crash barriers ?
Are the shoulders been designed as per proper
2.7 
specifications ?

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Transportation Division Tirumala Traffic Study
Are the speed breakers provided at appropriate
2.8
places?

2.8 Are the side drains been designed properly ? 
Is there adequate refuge width in the median
2.9 
for the pedestrian traffics ?
Photograph/Video
3 Intersections YES NO N/A REMARKS
Reference (If any)
3.1 Is there any intersections on that road ? 
3.2 Is there central island in all intersections ? 
3.3 Are the all intersections signalized ? 
3.4 Are the signals working properly ? 
Are the all entrance lanes curved in the
3.5 
intersections ?
Is there sufficient space for all road users to
3.6 
undertake all maneuvers ?
Are there channelization in important
3.7 
intersections ?
3.8 Is the visibility to circulating traffic adequate ? 
Are the intersections having proper markings,
3.9 
signs, and stud to avoid accidents ?
Photograph/Video
4 Road users YES NO N/A REMARKS
Reference (If any)
4.1 Are there footpaths ? 
Is there any foot bridge for the purpose of
4.2 
pedestrian crossing ?
Does there appear to be a need for more and
4.3 
better facilities for the pedestrian crossing ?

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Department of Civil Engineering T.T.D., Tirupati
Transportation Division Tirumala Traffic Study
Are the bus stops or bus bays safely located
4.4 with adequate visibility and clearance to traffic 
lane ?
4.5 Is there any pedestrian signal ? 
4.6 Is there any separate bicycle lane ? 

Photograph/Video
5 Parking YES NO N/A REMARKS
Reference (If any)
Is the way of parking of road users causing
5.1 problem ? 

Is there any separate parking places ?

5.2 

Photograph/Video
6 Traffic signs YES NO N/A REMARKS
Reference (If any)
Is there provision for more traffic signs ?
6.1 
Are the traffic signs are clearly visible for all
6.2 
road users ?
Are there signs of minor accidents or conflict
6.3 points ? 

Is sufficient warnings provided in advance of

6.4 breaks in service roads and openings in the 
medians for traffic using multilane highway ?
Are there any situation where traffic signs
6.5 themselves are obstructing essential Line of 
Sight for drivers and pedestrians ?

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Transportation Division Tirumala Traffic Study
Are there sufficient regulatory and warning
6.6 
signs ?
Are there proper informatory signs wherever
6.7 
needed ?
Photograph/Video
7 Road markings YES NO N/A REMARKS
Reference (If any)
7.1 Is there provision for more road markings ? 
Are the surface and carriageway markings in
7.2 
good conditions ?
Are the road markings are clearly visible ?
7.3 
Has correct types of markings been used in
7.4 various situations (e.g. centre line, edge line 
etc.) ?
Are the zebra crossing markings provided at
7.5 the intersections and mid-blocks wherever 
needed ?
Are there any stop line marking ?
7.6 
Are there any directional marking ?
7.7 

7.8 Have retro-reflective markers been installed ? 

Photograph/Video
8 Lighting YES NO N/A REMARKS
Reference (If any)
Is there provision for installation of more
8.1 
lightings in different parts of the road ?
Does the existing lighting guide the drivers in
8.2 
proper direction ?
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Transportation Division Tirumala Traffic Study
Are the appropriate types of poles used for all
8.3 
location and correctly installed ?
Are the lighting of the street poles working
8.4 
properly ?
Has the lighting for signs, specially for
8.5 overhead signs, been provided wherever 
necessary ?
Are there any lighting poles in the median
8.6
unprotected by crash barriers ?
Is there any illumination of lights of the
8.7 vehicles which causes problems to the drivers 
coming from the opposite direction ?

Photograph/Video
9 Roadside hazards YES NO N/A REMARKS Reference (If any)
Is there clear zone in between roadside end and
9.1 structures beside the road as per proper 
specifications ?
Is there any projection of trees from the outside
9.2 of carriageway which can affect the visibility 
of drivers ?
9.3 Are the all road side drains covered properly ? 
Are the provided crash barriers suitable for the
9.4 
purpose ?
Do the trees and vegetations obstruct driver and
9.5 
pedestrian sight lines ?
Is there any existence of roadside stalls and
9.6 other roadside business activity within the right 
of way of the road ?
Is the height of vegetation in the median of
9.7 
proper height ?

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Transportation Division Tirumala Traffic Study
Photograph/Video
10 Pavement Conditions YES NO N/A REMARKS Reference (If any)
10.1 Is there any potholes on the pavement ? 
Are the pavement edges uniform with the
10.2 
shoulders ?
Is there any big crack on the road which can
10.3 
cause hazards to the road users ?
Is there any undulation on the road surface
10.4 
which can cause hazards to the road users ?
Is there any place where water stagnation is
10.5 
there on the road ?

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