Asotránsito estimates that 80% of roads must be redesigned to avoid accidents

The founder and director of Asotránsito, Lilian Romero, assured this Friday that approximately 80% of the country's roads "need to be redesigned" to prevent an increase in traffic accidents. She assured that at the time the roads fulfilled their function, but that now there are new technologies that could [...]

Asotránsito estimates that 80% of roads must be redesigned to avoid accidents

TL;DR

  • Approximately 80% of the country's roads need to be redesigned to reduce traffic accidents.
  • Current roads fulfilled their function previously, but new technologies can now help decrease accidents.
  • Redesigning roads with new technologies like good lighting and pavement with better friction in rain is ideal.
  • International advancements in road safety could be applied in Venezuela.
  • Road safety involves more than just clearing brush and repainting lines; investment in braking ramps and guardrails is crucial.