Jisha Surya
January 19, 2014
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Only three per cent of road users are fully satisfied with their driving experience on the existing roads in the state. This was revealed in the road user perception survey conducted ahead of the launch of Kerala State Transport Project (second phase).
A vast majority of people opined that they are ready to use public transport if KSRTC buses and services were extended and upgraded.
According to the survey conducted by Sherwood Technocrats and Consultant Private Limited as part of the project, 98% pedestrians, 97% two-wheelers, 96% passengers and 98% drivers, including vehicle owners, are ready to switch to KSRTC buses if they offer better service.
Only four per cent of male drivers and two per cent of female drivers have expressed full satisfaction in driving through the roads. Sixty-five per cent urban drivers and 50% rural drivers are not satisfied with their driving experience on existing roads.
The Word Bank-funded Rs 2,403-crore KSTP II includes upgradation of 363 km of roads to international standards. The survey was conducted among 4,300 users of these roads, of which 50% were pedestrians, 25% two-wheeler riders and rest other vehicle users.
Only six per cent male and three per cent female passengers termed their travelling experience as 'pleasant'. While 36% of urban passengers expressed satisfaction while travelling, 60% urban passengers termed it as unpleasant.
Police have something to cheer about in the survey report. Sixty per cent urban population and 55% rural population opined that there was immediate response from police at the time of accidents.
On the cause of accidents, 93% two-wheeler riders blamed it mostly on overtaking, while 98% pedestrians held speeding responsible for mishaps. Also, 87% blamed it on rash driving, while 95% laid the blame on drunken driving.
Majority (66%) of walkers said they are not happy with existing pedestrian facilities on roads. Pedestrians demanded clean and quality footpath, proper lighting, crossing facilities, signals and road marking to ensure their safety.
January 19, 2014
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Only three per cent of road users are fully satisfied with their driving experience on the existing roads in the state. This was revealed in the road user perception survey conducted ahead of the launch of Kerala State Transport Project (second phase).
A vast majority of people opined that they are ready to use public transport if KSRTC buses and services were extended and upgraded.
According to the survey conducted by Sherwood Technocrats and Consultant Private Limited as part of the project, 98% pedestrians, 97% two-wheelers, 96% passengers and 98% drivers, including vehicle owners, are ready to switch to KSRTC buses if they offer better service.
Only four per cent of male drivers and two per cent of female drivers have expressed full satisfaction in driving through the roads. Sixty-five per cent urban drivers and 50% rural drivers are not satisfied with their driving experience on existing roads.
The Word Bank-funded Rs 2,403-crore KSTP II includes upgradation of 363 km of roads to international standards. The survey was conducted among 4,300 users of these roads, of which 50% were pedestrians, 25% two-wheeler riders and rest other vehicle users.
Only six per cent male and three per cent female passengers termed their travelling experience as 'pleasant'. While 36% of urban passengers expressed satisfaction while travelling, 60% urban passengers termed it as unpleasant.
Police have something to cheer about in the survey report. Sixty per cent urban population and 55% rural population opined that there was immediate response from police at the time of accidents.
On the cause of accidents, 93% two-wheeler riders blamed it mostly on overtaking, while 98% pedestrians held speeding responsible for mishaps. Also, 87% blamed it on rash driving, while 95% laid the blame on drunken driving.
Majority (66%) of walkers said they are not happy with existing pedestrian facilities on roads. Pedestrians demanded clean and quality footpath, proper lighting, crossing facilities, signals and road marking to ensure their safety.
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