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Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

CURRENT EFFORTS BY THE PUBLIC SECTOR THAT ADDRESS

THE ROAD SAFETY PROBLEM

September 06, 2005September 06, 2005

Examples of Dilapidated, Worn out, Road Safety Facilities

(Faded Pavement Markings)

(Worn out Road Signs)

(Damaged Road Signs)

(Damaged Road Signs - chevron)

(Damaged Informative Signs)

Examples of Road Sections That Need Road Safety

Facilities

(Needs Pavement Markings and Road Signs)

(Needs Road Signs and Hazard Markers (Chevrons))

(Needs Reflectorized Pavement Markings and Road Signs)

(Needs Road Signs/Warning Signs, Chevrons)

(Reflectorized Pavement Markings)

Examples of Roads Sections With Road Safety Facilities

(Road Signs and Pavement Markings)

( Pavement Markings and Guardrails)

(Guardrails and Pavement Markings)

(Reflectorized Pavement Markings and Road Signs)

(Reflectorized Pedestrian Lanes)

2004 - 2008

Objective:Objective:

To establish a clear delineation of responsibilities To establish a clear delineation of responsibilities for road safety policies/activities; and to improve for road safety policies/activities; and to improve road safety through wellroad safety through well--coordinated national and coordinated national and local organizations representing all stakeholders, local organizations representing all stakeholders, with adequate technical and financial support in with adequate technical and financial support in managing traffic safety activities, aimed at the managing traffic safety activities, aimed at the reduction of traffic accidents and casualties. reduction of traffic accidents and casualties.

The InterThe Inter--agency Road Safety Committee (IRSC) chaired by DPWH was establisagency Road Safety Committee (IRSC) chaired by DPWH was established in hed in 1992 but was replaced in 1996 by National Road Safety Committee 1992 but was replaced in 1996 by National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) chaired (NRSC) chaired by DOTC, which produced an updated Road Safety Plan (1997by DOTC, which produced an updated Road Safety Plan (1997--2000).2000).

The NRSC was created to:The NRSC was created to:1.1. Institutionalize road safety activities; andInstitutionalize road safety activities; and2.2. Formulate immediate, medium and longFormulate immediate, medium and long--term, plans involving infrastructure and term, plans involving infrastructure and

other physical improvements, vehicles safety standards and traffother physical improvements, vehicles safety standards and traffic accident database ic accident database management.management.

The onThe on--going Road Infrastructure Safety Project under the ADB assisted going Road Infrastructure Safety Project under the ADB assisted 66thth Road Project Road Project undertaken by the DPWHundertaken by the DPWH

a.a. Recommends that the NRSC be reactivated and restructuredRecommends that the NRSC be reactivated and restructuredb.b. The National Road Safety Plan has been reviewed and a proposal hThe National Road Safety Plan has been reviewed and a proposal has been preparedas been prepared

Road safety institutional structures are limited to enable effecRoad safety institutional structures are limited to enable effective implementation of tive implementation of road safety activities. road safety activities.

BackgroundBackground

NRSC should convene as soon as possibleNRSC should convene as soon as possibleThe National Plan should be prioritizedThe National Plan should be prioritizedAdministrative Order 329 should be amendedAdministrative Order 329 should be amendedRevise structure to include rotation of chairmanship every two (Revise structure to include rotation of chairmanship every two (2) years between DPWH, 2) years between DPWH,

DOTC and DILG/PNP.DOTC and DILG/PNP.Members of Exec. Council to include DPWH, DOTC, DILG/PNP, Members of Exec. Council to include DPWH, DOTC, DILG/PNP, DepEdDepEd, DOH, , DOH,

MMDA, academe, business sector, and nonMMDA, academe, business sector, and non--government organizationsgovernment organizationsPresident as patron to NRSCPresident as patron to NRSCRoad Fund Safety Allocation to be split 50% to DPWH and 50% to bRoad Fund Safety Allocation to be split 50% to DPWH and 50% to be used via NRSC to e used via NRSC to

assist/implement Safety Action Planassist/implement Safety Action PlanSeek additional and sustainable funding for NRSC to facilitate iSeek additional and sustainable funding for NRSC to facilitate implementation of action mplementation of action

planplanStrong political, technical secretariat with an Exec. Director pStrong political, technical secretariat with an Exec. Director providing support and roviding support and

implementing NRSC decisions.implementing NRSC decisions.Established road safety institutional and governance mechanism tEstablished road safety institutional and governance mechanism to effectively undertake o effectively undertake

development and implementation of road safety activitiesdevelopment and implementation of road safety activitiesCapacity Building and skills upgrading of staff in road safety.Capacity Building and skills upgrading of staff in road safety.

Key Points on ImplementationKey Points on Implementation

Objective: Objective:

To To operationalizeoperationalize an adequate countryan adequate country--wide wide system of accident data collection, storage, system of accident data collection, storage, retrieval and processing for comprehensive road retrieval and processing for comprehensive road safety situation analysis to be disseminated in safety situation analysis to be disseminated in devising appropriate remedial measures. devising appropriate remedial measures.

The 1994 MAAP introduced into DPWH and PNP involved in use of thThe 1994 MAAP introduced into DPWH and PNP involved in use of the system.e system.

MAAP system not sustained due to data not being collected from tMAAP system not sustained due to data not being collected from the field.he field.

PNP traffic investigation fill in the form but are not knowledgePNP traffic investigation fill in the form but are not knowledgeable in completing the able in completing the form.form.

PNP has no jurisdiction on expressways:PNP has no jurisdiction on expressways:North LuzonNorth LuzonSouth LuzonSouth LuzonMetro Manila SkywayMetro Manila SkywayEDSAEDSASTARSTARCoastal RoadCoastal Road

MMDA has a system.MMDA has a system.DPWH has a system.DPWH has a system.


One accident data system for the Philippines.One accident data system for the Philippines.

Cooperation and coordination of all concerned agencies.Cooperation and coordination of all concerned agencies.

Consistency to avoid duplication.Consistency to avoid duplication.

Training of those required to fill in the standard forms (criticTraining of those required to fill in the standard forms (critical)al)

Standard traffic accident report form.Standard traffic accident report form.

One coordinating agency.One coordinating agency.

System to be capable of reporting accidents on all road types beSystem to be capable of reporting accidents on all road types be it national or it national or local.local.


Objectives:Objectives:

To provide an adequate and sustainable resource To provide an adequate and sustainable resource to all sectors of Road Safety. to all sectors of Road Safety.

There is an existing Road Fund established by the government forThere is an existing Road Fund established by the government for road maintenance road maintenance and safety, the Special Road Safety Fund, emanating from the Motand safety, the Special Road Safety Fund, emanating from the Motor Vehicle or Vehicle Users Charge Act (RA 8794) being administered/managed by the RoaUsers Charge Act (RA 8794) being administered/managed by the Road Board.d Board.

RA 8794 RA 8794 –– 7.5% of the collection from the registration of motor vehicles 7.5% of the collection from the registration of motor vehicles (7.5% of (7.5% of P 11.6B Road Fund = P870M) P 11.6B Road Fund = P870M) –– approximately $17 million/yr.approximately $17 million/yr.

ActivitiesActivitiesRoad Improvement, traffic engineering, road signsRoad Improvement, traffic engineering, road signs

For Dept. of Budget and Management (DBM) to release the Fund, DPFor Dept. of Budget and Management (DBM) to release the Fund, DPWH has to WH has to submit the Road Safety Program of Worksubmit the Road Safety Program of Work

Previous request by DOTC for release of funds for nonPrevious request by DOTC for release of funds for non--DPWH activity were DPWH activity were refused.refused.


DPWH to initiate the request that 3.75% of the earmarked 7.5% beDPWH to initiate the request that 3.75% of the earmarked 7.5% be allotted via allotted via NRSC to address other urgent road safety concerns.NRSC to address other urgent road safety concerns.

DPWH requested the regional office to submit their programs of wDPWH requested the regional office to submit their programs of work for road ork for road safety, to be reviewed by the DPWH Bureau of Maintenancesafety, to be reviewed by the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance

Line agencies must receive adequate budgets to enable them to maLine agencies must receive adequate budgets to enable them to make their ke their contribution to the National Road Safety Plan.contribution to the National Road Safety Plan.

NRSC to use budget allocation to facilitate implementation of NaNRSC to use budget allocation to facilitate implementation of National Road tional Road Safety Plan. Safety Plan.



To reduce the number and severity of road accidents To reduce the number and severity of road accidents by indicating among developers a more focused planning by indicating among developers a more focused planning and design of future roads.and design of future roads.

Responsible agenciesResponsible agencies•• DPWHDPWH•• Provincial / Municipal OfficesProvincial / Municipal Offices•• Local Development CouncilsLocal Development Councils

Updating / revising Existing DocumentsUpdating / revising Existing Documents--DPWHDPWH•• Highway Planning ManualHighway Planning Manual•• Highway Design StandardsHighway Design Standards•• Road Signs & Pavement Markings ManualRoad Signs & Pavement Markings Manual

Development of Road Safety Audit Manual being finalizedDevelopment of Road Safety Audit Manual being finalized


Adopt common standards in the planning and design of national anAdopt common standards in the planning and design of national and local roads.d local roads.

Effective information disseminationEffective information dissemination•• for professionalsfor professionals•• for general publicfor general public

TriTri--media information campaign.media information campaign.

Training of personnel in Safety Audit and other accident preventTraining of personnel in Safety Audit and other accident prevention techniques.ion techniques.



To identify the most hazardTo identify the most hazard--prone areas and to mapprone areas and to map-- out dangerous locations on the road networks based on out dangerous locations on the road networks based on comprehensive analysis of existing road accidents data; comprehensive analysis of existing road accidents data; and to provide remedial actions and/or road improvements and to provide remedial actions and/or road improvements thereon.thereon.

Focus on existing roads where accident problems exist Focus on existing roads where accident problems exist –– accident reductionaccident reductionNo policies and procedures for improvement of hazardous locationNo policies and procedures for improvement of hazardous locations s –– blackspotsblackspots

(road sections or intersections)(road sections or intersections)Lack of safety awareness within agencies concernedLack of safety awareness within agencies concernedLack if design standards on existing roadsLack if design standards on existing roadsLack of system procedures for analysis of hazardous locationsLack of system procedures for analysis of hazardous locationsLimited budgetLimited budgetNeed to use accident data to identify locationsNeed to use accident data to identify locationsNeed to prioritize projects based on cost effectivenessNeed to prioritize projects based on cost effectivenessDifferent agencies having road management responsibilities:Different agencies having road management responsibilities:

•• DPWHDPWH•• Local GovernmentLocal Government•• MMDAMMDA•• Toll road OperatorsToll road Operators•• Economic ZonesEconomic Zones


Guidelines fir defining hazardous locations Guidelines fir defining hazardous locations –– criteria (3 high severity accidents per criteria (3 high severity accidents per year over 3 years)year over 3 years)

Training of engineers in accident investigation and evaluationTraining of engineers in accident investigation and evaluationCooperation of all agenciesCooperation of all agencies

Established guidelines for Established guidelines for blackspotblackspot programsprograms

•• A system for identifying A system for identifying blackspotsblackspots using accident datausing accident data•• Allocation of specific budget for the activityAllocation of specific budget for the activity•• Organize traffic accident investigation teamsOrganize traffic accident investigation teams•• Established system for evaluation of benefits and costEstablished system for evaluation of benefits and cost•• Established system for identifying prioritiesEstablished system for identifying priorities•• Establish mechanism fort the community and private sectors to suEstablish mechanism fort the community and private sectors to suggest ggest

hazardous location to be investigated and consideredhazardous location to be investigated and considered

Follow up mechanisms including effectiveness of implemented workFollow up mechanisms including effectiveness of implemented works.s.



To improve children’s capacity in coping with the To improve children’s capacity in coping with the traffic hazards to reduce the risk of traffic accident traffic hazards to reduce the risk of traffic accident involvement through continuing road safety education.involvement through continuing road safety education.


Very limited scope of curriculum on road safetyVery limited scope of curriculum on road safety

Lack of resource materials on road safety for the teachers and sLack of resource materials on road safety for the teachers and school chool children.children.

•• No training of teachers regarding road safety.No training of teachers regarding road safety.

•• The curricula have not given much emphasis on road safety and The curricula have not given much emphasis on road safety and if safety messages are integrated thereat, there is minimal follif safety messages are integrated thereat, there is minimal followow-- up of the carryup of the carry--over of learnings to actual practice.over of learnings to actual practice.

OnOn--thethe--road safety awareness is not well emphasized in the communityroad safety awareness is not well emphasized in the community

Road signs are not in place, especially in the vicinity of schooRoad signs are not in place, especially in the vicinity of schools located ls located along the national highways.along the national highways.

Make topics on road safety as integral part of the school curricMake topics on road safety as integral part of the school curriculum at all levels.ulum at all levels.

Conduct community service for outConduct community service for out--ofof--school youth (OSY)school youth (OSY)

Indoctrinate the youth on road safety to make it part of their lIndoctrinate the youth on road safety to make it part of their lives.ives.

There should be enough materials on road safety available for teThere should be enough materials on road safety available for teachers and childrenachers and children

•• Conduct trainings for the teachers regarding road safetyConduct trainings for the teachers regarding road safety•• Improve road safety awareness using triImprove road safety awareness using tri--mediamedia•• Private Sector to adopt the community in their respective viciniPrivate Sector to adopt the community in their respective vicinity as part of ty as part of

the road safety campaignthe road safety campaign

Construct safer pedestrian facilities in school zones, especiallConstruct safer pedestrian facilities in school zones, especially those located along y those located along the national highways.the national highways.



To improve road safety through better raining and To improve road safety through better raining and education of drivers and ensuring that only those who education of drivers and ensuring that only those who demonstrated competent driving skills and knowledge demonstrated competent driving skills and knowledge under normal driving conditions are awarded a license.under normal driving conditions are awarded a license.


Driver testing and training procedures are observed to be inadeqDriver testing and training procedures are observed to be inadequate in many uate in many countries in the Asian and Pacific region, this include the Philcountries in the Asian and Pacific region, this include the Philippines.ippines.

Existing driving test, and in particular its implementation, givExisting driving test, and in particular its implementation, gives cause for es cause for concern as there appears to be many drivers on the road who haveconcern as there appears to be many drivers on the road who have insufficient insufficient skills obtained their license without undergoing a proper assessskills obtained their license without undergoing a proper assessment of their ment of their driving skills or competence.driving skills or competence.


Driver training and testing to operate light vehicles are generaDriver training and testing to operate light vehicles are generally accessible but lly accessible but virtually absent for drivers of heavy motor vehicles such as truvirtually absent for drivers of heavy motor vehicles such as trucks, buses and cks, buses and articulated motor vehicles, and twoarticulated motor vehicles, and two--wheeled motor vehicles.wheeled motor vehicles.

Trainee drivers are not properly identified.Trainee drivers are not properly identified.

Inadequate training facilities and instructional materials, whicInadequate training facilities and instructional materials, which should not h should not module on safer behavior on the road.module on safer behavior on the road.

Highway Code should be properly disseminated.Highway Code should be properly disseminated.


To improve road safety through publicity and To improve road safety through publicity and advocacy campaigns targeting the most vulnerable advocacy campaigns targeting the most vulnerable road users and those who can affect their safety.road users and those who can affect their safety.


Existing road safety campaigns can also initiated by private secExisting road safety campaigns can also initiated by private sectorstors

Existing short term government campaign on road safetyExisting short term government campaign on road safety

Accidents and injury program being developed under the Dept. of Accidents and injury program being developed under the Dept. of Health.Health.

Comprehensive leaflets and booklets on road use and road ethics Comprehensive leaflets and booklets on road use and road ethics were published were published by DOTCby DOTC

Inadequate number and assessment of road safety publicity campaiInadequate number and assessment of road safety publicity campaignsgns


Utilization of a TriUtilization of a Tri--Media campaign on road safetyMedia campaign on road safety

LGUsLGUs, NGOs, World Health Day Focus on road safety on April 7, 2004, NGOs, World Health Day Focus on road safety on April 7, 2004

Improvement of the design of the road safety campaign program toImprovement of the design of the road safety campaign program to suit the suit the target audiencetarget audience

Proper dissemination of information at strategic locationsProper dissemination of information at strategic locations

Campaigns should be data driven based on the analysis of road acCampaigns should be data driven based on the analysis of road accident cident casualtiescasualties


To improve road safety through periodic inspection To improve road safety through periodic inspection of registered vehicles and type testing of new vehicles of registered vehicles and type testing of new vehicles using modern equipment and techniques to prevent using modern equipment and techniques to prevent defective, road unworthy or unsafe vehicles from using defective, road unworthy or unsafe vehicles from using public roads.public roads.


At present, there are only two government motor vehicle inspectiAt present, there are only two government motor vehicle inspection on stations in National Capital Region (NCR) and only three (3) outstations in National Capital Region (NCR) and only three (3) out of (5) of (5) government stations outside NCR are operational. In addition, twgovernment stations outside NCR are operational. In addition, two (2) o (2) alternative MVIS are operated by the private sector at alternative MVIS are operated by the private sector at SubicSubic..

D.O. 91D.O. 91--005 specifies the motor vehicle standards.005 specifies the motor vehicle standards.

Plans are being developed to expand MVIS capability nationwide.Plans are being developed to expand MVIS capability nationwide.

At present, only visual inspection is conducted for HGV.At present, only visual inspection is conducted for HGV.


Lack of facilities and capabilities.Lack of facilities and capabilities.

Procedures are not updated and not widely disseminated.Procedures are not updated and not widely disseminated.

MVIS inspection only required, at present, for public transport MVIS inspection only required, at present, for public transport vehicles and vehicles and diesel vehicles only. Tricycles are not covered by MVIS.diesel vehicles only. Tricycles are not covered by MVIS.

Lack of capable or qualified personnel to perform vehicle roadwoLack of capable or qualified personnel to perform vehicle roadworthiness rthiness inspection.inspection.

Vehicle inspection is an ideal activity for privatization as invVehicle inspection is an ideal activity for privatization as investors are willing estors are willing and able to invest in this area. Government should set the standand able to invest in this area. Government should set the standards and to ards and to regulate and supervise those given the task of vehicle inspectioregulate and supervise those given the task of vehicle inspection.n.


To achieve upTo achieve up--toto--date and relevant legislations date and relevant legislations and an efficient judicial system.and an efficient judicial system.

To amend certain provisions of the Philippine To amend certain provisions of the Philippine law pertaining to Road Safety and to lobby for the law pertaining to Road Safety and to lobby for the legislation and adoption of new relevant laws as needs legislation and adoption of new relevant laws as needs arise.arise.


RA 4136: Land Transportation and Traffic CodeRA 4136: Land Transportation and Traffic Code

MMDA OrdinancesMMDA OrdinancesLGU OrdinancesLGU OrdinancesSeatbelt Law (RA 8750)Seatbelt Law (RA 8750)Drug TestingDrug TestingCA 146 (Public Service Law)CA 146 (Public Service Law)RA 8749 (Clean Air Act)RA 8749 (Clean Air Act)Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs ActComprehensive Dangerous Drugs ActPD 96 (Sirens)PD 96 (Sirens)LOI 229 EWDLOI 229 EWD

Existing laws need to be updated to cope with the modern trafficExisting laws need to be updated to cope with the modern traffic conditions and conditions and to promote road safety.to promote road safety.


Need to enhance traffic laws and regulations Need to enhance traffic laws and regulations –– penalty is minimal penalty is minimal Lack of traffic courtsLack of traffic courtsInadequate traffic safety lawsInadequate traffic safety lawsProposed Laws and Regulations for Amendments re: Philippine TrafProposed Laws and Regulations for Amendments re: Philippine Traffic fic Safety ActSafety Act

1.1. Helmet LawHelmet Law2.2. Age requirements (PreAge requirements (Pre--requisite for driving):requisite for driving):

a.a. Alcohol TestAlcohol Testb.b. NeuroNeuro--psychological testpsychological test

3.3. Speed limit Law/RegulationSpeed limit Law/Regulation4.4. Increase of penalties foe violatorsIncrease of penalties foe violators5.5. Banning of drag racingBanning of drag racing6.6. Professionalize the driving schools prior to license issuanceProfessionalize the driving schools prior to license issuance7.7. Translation of International traffic signs to Filipino languageTranslation of International traffic signs to Filipino language8.8. Overloading and Gross Vehicle WeightOverloading and Gross Vehicle Weight9.9. Novice LicenseeNovice Licensee10.10. Lack of standards on backyard vehicle assemblyLack of standards on backyard vehicle assembly


To improve road safety through more effective To improve road safety through more effective and more efficient traffic police enforcement of traffic and more efficient traffic police enforcement of traffic regulations by the use of modern equipment and regulations by the use of modern equipment and enforcement tactics to influence and improve road user enforcement tactics to influence and improve road user behavior and compliance with the law.behavior and compliance with the law.


R.A. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) NationalR.A. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) National

R.A. 7924 (MMDA Charter)R.A. 7924 (MMDA Charter)

Local Traffic Enforcement OrdinancesLocal Traffic Enforcement Ordinances

TrainingTraining•• UPUP--NCTS (on Transportation Management Traffic EnforcementNCTS (on Transportation Management Traffic Enforcement•• Undertaken by respective agenciesUndertaken by respective agencies

With available equipment, With available equipment, MV’sMV’s for enforcement except speed detectionfor enforcement except speed detectionequipment and testing kits for drunken driving.equipment and testing kits for drunken driving.


Inadequate traffic enforcement personnel on national roads.Inadequate traffic enforcement personnel on national roads.

Tendency of drivers to disregard traffic laws and safetyTendency of drivers to disregard traffic laws and safety

Campaigns should be based on research as to target unlawful and Campaigns should be based on research as to target unlawful and unsafe unsafe behavior.behavior.

Inadequate training manuals for law enforcement personnelInadequate training manuals for law enforcement personnel

Limited specialists on traffic enforcementLimited specialists on traffic enforcement

Inadequate modern equipment and patrol vehiclesInadequate modern equipment and patrol vehicles

Traffic enforcement operations grossly under resourced for road Traffic enforcement operations grossly under resourced for road safety safety activities requiredactivities required

Better deployment of existing resources needed for road safetyBetter deployment of existing resources needed for road safety


Attain an effective nationwide capability to Attain an effective nationwide capability to provide emergency medical treatment to road provide emergency medical treatment to road accident victims at the scene of an accident, en route accident victims at the scene of an accident, en route to where they can receive more specialized treatment to where they can receive more specialized treatment and in medical centers and hospitals to which they and in medical centers and hospitals to which they are taken.are taken.

Background Background

RESCUE SERVICES:RESCUE SERVICES:•• Established in Metro Manila onlyEstablished in Metro Manila only•• Not established outside Metro Manila, still in development stageNot established outside Metro Manila, still in development stage except in some except in some

urbanized cities like: urbanized cities like: CagayanCagayan de de OroOro, , DavaoDavao, , CebuCebu, etc., etc.COMMON EMERGENCY NUMBER:COMMON EMERGENCY NUMBER:

•• 117117--DIL/PNP/BFPDIL/PNP/BFP•• 136136-- MMDA RescueMMDA Rescue•• 161161-- MarikinaMarikina RescueRescue

RESCUE/RESPONSE:RESCUE/RESPONSE:•• Government or NGO Ambulance may respond to emergenciesGovernment or NGO Ambulance may respond to emergencies•• Passive response of passerby / bystanders to emergencies.Passive response of passerby / bystanders to emergencies.

HIT and RUN CASES:HIT and RUN CASES:•• Hit and Run vehicle drivers do not want to help because they do Hit and Run vehicle drivers do not want to help because they do not want to not want to

admit liability or they fear being mobbed by the public.admit liability or they fear being mobbed by the public.PROBLEM OF DEVOLUTION:PROBLEM OF DEVOLUTION:

•• Use of ambulance in activities other than emergenciesUse of ambulance in activities other than emergencies•• Lack of training of local Emergency Medical Assistance System peLack of training of local Emergency Medical Assistance System personnelrsonnel•• IllIll--equipped and nonequipped and non--functional ambulancefunctional ambulance


LGU capability enhancement: upgrading of training, facilities, eLGU capability enhancement: upgrading of training, facilities, equipment, quipment, planning, personnel and funding.planning, personnel and funding.

Enhance the role of Enhance the role of barangaybarangay captains as first responder during emergenciescaptains as first responder during emergencies

Enhance the emergency response capability of PNCC, MMDA, and othEnhance the emergency response capability of PNCC, MMDA, and other er similar agencies over their areas of operations.similar agencies over their areas of operations.

Third Party Level (PTL) Insurance should cover payment for road Third Party Level (PTL) Insurance should cover payment for road accident accident victimsvictims

Inclusion of rescue equipment under taxInclusion of rescue equipment under tax--exempt itemsexempt items

Fake insurance leads to nonFake insurance leads to non--settlement of claimssettlement of claims


To improve road safety through adequate To improve road safety through adequate funded and coordinated research, which can shed funded and coordinated research, which can shed light on road safety problems and provide a light on road safety problems and provide a framework of knowledge where policy decisions and framework of knowledge where policy decisions and countermeasures can be derived.countermeasures can be derived.


Lack of research agenda on road safetyLack of research agenda on road safety

Problem areas not fully identifiedProblem areas not fully identified

Data are not readily available because of confidentiality of datData are not readily available because of confidentiality of data especially if a especially if it involves private sectorit involves private sector

Research not given much importance; research data not fully dissResearch not given much importance; research data not fully disseminated eminated and utilizedand utilized

Only few institutions are capable of conducting research; prioriOnly few institutions are capable of conducting research; priorities are ties are given to consultancygiven to consultancy

Lack of research fundsLack of research funds

Most, is not all government agencies have research units but verMost, is not all government agencies have research units but very few carry y few carry out any researchout any research

Road safety research in its infancy in the PhilippinesRoad safety research in its infancy in the Philippines

Key Points on ImplementationKey Points on ImplementationKey Points on ImplementationKey Points on Implementation

Sourcing of fundsSourcing of funds

Motivation to conduct researchMotivation to conduct research

No specific research institution focusing on road safetyNo specific research institution focusing on road safety

Lack of research monitoringLack of research monitoring

Research must be interdisciplinaryResearch must be interdisciplinary

Lack of linkage between the academe and the private sectors and Lack of linkage between the academe and the private sectors and government institutionsgovernment institutions

Objective: Objective:

To develop and disseminate realistic estimate To develop and disseminate realistic estimate of accident costs.of accident costs.


Initial estimate in establishing accident costs has been completInitial estimate in establishing accident costs has been completeded

Method developed to update accident outputs yearly such as: painMethod developed to update accident outputs yearly such as: pain, grief , grief and suffering, medical costs, property damage, administration anand suffering, medical costs, property damage, administration and d economic costs.economic costs.


Accident costs to evaluate and prioritize Accident costs to evaluate and prioritize blackspotblackspot sitessites

Strategic indication to government of the economic cost to the cStrategic indication to government of the economic cost to the communityommunity

Reliability and accuracy evaluation of data on highway and localReliability and accuracy evaluation of data on highway and local roadsroads

Continuous research to refine the methodologyContinuous research to refine the methodology

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