Although the Kathmandu Basin in Nepal has a high concentration of population and industry, it does not have a well-developed track-based transportation system and is heavily dependent on road transportation by private cars, buses, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Therefore, due to the recent increase in the number of vehicles associated with population growth and other factors, traffic volumes are saturated at several intersections, resulting in serious traffic congestion and traffic accidents. Therefore, in order to secure traffic capacity, road widening, formation of wider roads, or large-scale intersection improvements are necessary. However, it is difficult to secure land for roads in the Kathmandu Basin, where buildings are already densely built up, and efficient operation of existing roads and intersections is important. However, there are issues in traffic management, such as intersection geometry, including the lack of dedicated right/left turn lanes, and inefficient traffic signal operation, including extremely long green/red light cycles, etc. Plans, guidelines, and specific improvement measures necessary for these improvements have not yet been formulated, nor have appropriate budgetary measures been implemented. In addition, drivers’ lack of awareness of traffic safety is a major cause of traffic accidents, and there is a need to strengthen traffic safety awareness efforts.
This cooperation will help to improve traffic congestion and promote traffic safety at major intersections in the Kathmandu Basin by implementing appropriate traffic management measures through the development of an urban traffic management plan, improving the capacity to operate and manage intersection improvements and traffic signals, and improving the capacity to conduct educational activities related to traffic safety. This will contribute to improving traffic congestion and promoting traffic safety at major intersections in the Kathmandu Basin.
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