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The Ministry of Works Officially Launches Road Safety Assessment Project

Thu, Nov 28th 2024, 01:30 PM
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The Ministry of Works has launched its Road Safety 'International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP)' to bring increased safety to the streets.  The programme has been launched with the acquisition of two camera-mounted trucks, complete with tire sensors and outfitted with computer and GPS systems. The project is being funded by a $300,000 grant facilitated by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).

Assessments have already been conducted on New Providence.  One of the trucks is currently in Grand Bahama and the other will be sent to Eleuthera over the next few days to conduct assessments on those islands.  The announcement was made on November 21, 2024 at the Physical Planning Department on JFK Drive.

Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting, was in attendance and said that this project is a 'timely' and consequential one for the country.  He thanked the CDB for funding the project and spoke of the importance of the project.

"For a very long time, we have seen the need to place more emphasis on the importance of road safety," he said. "This project will ensure that this objective is met."  The Minister said that the addition of these trucks to properly assess various road conditions will enhance the current steps being taken in improving road projects and advancements in infrastructure.

Senior Engineer, Transportation, Mr. John Mwalugaja said that the two service vehicles have been deployed for inspectors and engineers to conduct assessments on public roads.  He said that there are immediate improvements that can be made and that the Ministry has been working on those to bring more safety to the streets.  He noted, however, that human behaviour is key in ensuring road safety.

Geotechnical & Civil Engineer, Mr. Albrion Symonette, Jr., said that one of the trucks is currently on Grand Bahama and the other will be sent to Eleuthera in order for assessments to be carried out on those islands.

Other stakeholders from Caribbean Development Bank, which is financing the project, and Civil Engineer & Road Safety Specialist, SEMIC, discussed a video presentation that featured the way the technical software would work while inspectors and engineers surveilled the streets. 

The Ministry of Works has launched its Road Safety 'International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP)' to bring increased safety to the streets.  The programme has been launched with the acquisition of two camera-mounted trucks, complete with tire sensors and outfitted with computer and GPS systems. The project is being funded by a $300,000 grant facilitated by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB).
Assessments have already been conducted on New Providence.  One of the trucks is currently in Grand Bahama and the other will be sent to Eleuthera over the next few days to conduct assessments on those islands.  The announcement was made on November 21, 2024 at the Physical Planning Department on JFK Drive.
Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting, was in attendance and said that this project is a 'timely' and consequential one for the country.  He thanked the CDB for funding the project and spoke of the importance of the project.
"For a very long time, we have seen the need to place more emphasis on the importance of road safety," he said. "This project will ensure that this objective is met."  The Minister said that the addition of these trucks to properly assess various road conditions will enhance the current steps being taken in improving road projects and advancements in infrastructure.
Senior Engineer, Transportation, Mr. John Mwalugaja said that the two service vehicles have been deployed for inspectors and engineers to conduct assessments on public roads.  He said that there are immediate improvements that can be made and that the Ministry has been working on those to bring more safety to the streets.  He noted, however, that human behaviour is key in ensuring road safety.
Geotechnical & Civil Engineer, Mr. Albrion Symonette, Jr., said that one of the trucks is currently on Grand Bahama and the other will be sent to Eleuthera in order for assessments to be carried out on those islands.
Other stakeholders from Caribbean Development Bank, which is financing the project, and Civil Engineer & Road Safety Specialist, SEMIC, discussed a video presentation that featured the way the technical software would work while inspectors and engineers surveilled the streets. 
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