Roads safety studies mainly look at the engineering application of the road alignments, road furniture and other elements to maintain/improve the safety of all road users. Methods to find out areas where road safety is lacking and finding countermeasures are major research concerns. At the same time, we provide training for major stakeholders with respect to road safety (seminars, workshops and short courses) and actively support the policy making and related national level activities.
PROJECTS
- Development of National Action Plan for Road Safety in Sri Lanka, funded by WHO, 2019.
- Development of Sri Lanka Road Accident Data Management Systems, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Police, funded by WHO, 2019
- Methodology to Evaluate the Safety Performance of Low Volume Roads, 2018
PUBLICATIONS
- Shajith, S. L. A., Pasindu, H. R., & Ranawaka, R. K. T. K. (2019). Evaluating the Risk Factors in Fatal Accidents involving Motorcycle–Case Study on Motorcycle Accidents in Sri Lanka. Engineer, 33, No. 1
- T.W.K.I.M. Dias, D.N.P. Abeysiri, and J.M.S.J. Bandara (2018). Identifying the Factors Related to Motorcycle Crash Severities in Urban Roads in Sri Lanka, Proceedings Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka 112th Annual Sessions Part B pp 283-291, October, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Dakshitha Wijeratne, W.K. Mampearachchi (2018). Assessment of Operating Speeds of Rehabilitated Rural Roads with Asphalt Surfacing, IESL annual Transactions.
- Kaushan Devasurendra, H.L.K. Perera and J.M.S.J. Bandara (2017). An Insight to Motorized Two and Three Wheel Crashes in Developing Countries- A Case Study in Sri Lanka, Journal of Transportation Safety & Security, Volume 9, pp 204-215.