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The Limpopo province is currently in the process of developing a Road Safety
Management System (RSMS) module as part of its Asset Management System for
provincial roads. This module aims to conduct Network Level Road Safety Assessments
(NLRSA) on various sections of the road network over a three-year period, subsequently
assigning them a Safety Rating. This initiative is a response to the requirements outlined
in the Division of Revenue Act (DORA) and the Provincial Roads Maintenance Grant
(PRMG) Practice Note issued by the National Department of Transport (NDoT).
The NLRSA evaluations were performed in accordance with the COLTO (1999)
guidelines and the designated evaluation hierarchy. Once the assessment period is
completed, comprehensive system-wide intervention strategies will be developed to
mitigate the occurrence of accidents and improve overall road safety. The success of
these interventions’ hinges on the implementation of a multi-disciplinary approach, which
includes educating road users, enhancing engineering practices for safer roads, and
enforcing traffic regulations.
By implementing the RSMS module and conducting NLRSA evaluations, the Limpopo
province aims to proactively address road safety concerns and comply with national
guidelines. Through the development and implementation of effective intervention
strategies, it is hoped that adverse crash outcomes can be minimized, ultimately making
the road network safer for all users.
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Papers presented virtually at the 41st International Southern African Transport Conference on 10-13 July 2057