GUYANA NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL RAMONA DOORGEN.

GUYANA NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

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Guyana National Road Safety Council

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Advisory Body to GOG ,MOHA & GPF- Traffic Department

Multi- stakeholder organization Have a strategic Plan

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MISSION The GNRSC advocates the promotion of the safety

of the public on all roads in Guyana, through the implementation of activities and initiatives, it also advise and recommend to the Government, policies and strategies for the continual improvement of road safety in Guyana

To be the lead road safety agency in the Country To improve national road safety data collection and

quality To raise public awareness of road safety issues. To improve communication, cooperation and

collaboration among road safety agencies To advocate for improved enforcement measures.

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Problems endemic to Guyana

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Problems endemic to Guyana

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Objectives of Guyana National Road Safety Council

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Proposed Solutions

Strategic plan geared to:

Reduction and eventual elimination of road traffic fatalities and road traffic injuries

Reduce burden to the economy Reduce burden to public health

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Key elements of plan

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Road Safety Education & Public Awareness

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Road Safety Engineering Countermeasures/Improvements

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Creation of Road Safety Legislation

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Road Safety Information Systems, Data Collection & Research: Sources

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Actual Case

Engineering Solutions Implemented

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Result of Engineering Amendment

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Expected Outcome of Proposed Strategy

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Guyana National Road Safety Council collaborated with the Ministry of Home Affairs in assisting with coordinating the National Road Safety Road Safety Stakeholders Conference under the theme ‘Road Safety with your life on the line. (Approximately 300 attendees).

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PRESS CONFERENCESPress conferences were held to inform the Public of the plans and

the activities of the Council. A plead was made to road users to come on board to assist in the reduction of road deaths.(Approx. five press conferences were held for the year)

RESUSCITATION/FORMATION OF ROAD SAFETY ASSOCIATIONSThree Road Safety Associations were resuscitated: Region Five, Region Six, Region10, and Georgetown. The resuscitation of the Associations will assist the National body in the effective planning and implementation of Road Safety Activities in the various Regions.

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EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESSThe National Road Safety Council has worked throughout the year in review to make the council more visible, thereby bringing national attention to the issue of road safety and seeking to cause behavioral change with respect to road used by all.

TRAINING

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) provided partial sponsorship for three members of the Guyana National Road Safety Council to attend the third International Road Federation’s (IRF) Caribbean Regional Congress that was held in Port of Spain Trinidad,

This congress featured international experts addressing the specific challenges of the road infrastructure, safety and mobility in the Caribbean, including reducing the vulnerability of road users and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters through resilient roads. The event featured executive and technical sessions, a commercial exhibition, and proceeded by a two-day executive workshop on Introduction to Road Safety Audits. This program was timely and beneficial for the Guyana delegation since capacity building is crucial for members of the Council and Road Safety Stakeholders.

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TRAINING CONT. GNRSC collaborated with PAHO/WHO in a training of

trainer’s workshop, this workshop focused on, Guyana’s National Data, Stakeholders meeting and Training.

This training was capacity building for all Associations, members and Volunteers to become trainers in various Road Safety Strategies to strengthen and close the Road Safety gaps in Guyana

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TRAINING CONT.

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GNRSC Collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works, in a training of training of Trainers Workshop training Volunteers and Associations members in how to deliver Road Safety Education in Schools. This Training was held under the Caribbean Development Bank 4th Road Project West Coast Dememrara. Training was executed by Transport Research Laboratory

Back To School CampaignA “Back to School Campaign” public awareness campaign was conducted during the month of January, April, September providing information targeting school age students and transferring information on the general use of the road and more specifically the use of traffic signals and pedestrian crossings through electronic media.

The GNRSC Coordinated, Trained and Equip Approximately 700 schools: Public and Private in Guyana.

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Minister of Public Works presents trophy to the ‘best School’ Road Safety Patrols. Awards are a key to encouragement.

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GNRSC Coordinate Road Safety Patrol training for Approx 700 schools in Guyana Guyana Police Traffic Officer- Trainers

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GUYEXPO An information and education awareness booth was erected at this event, Road Safety Information was shared. There were also interaction sessions with members of the public (Adults and Children) . This event is an opportunity for us to meet Road Users of all walks of life to bring Road Safety Education and Awareness at a greater level than any one session.

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Road Safety Month ActivitiesEDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OUTLETS All Television and other activities that were conducted by the Guyana National Road Safety Council were done in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force Public Awareness Campaign which included the Infomercials on television stations and a few advertisements in the print Media. GNRSC personnel appeared on several television and Radio awareness programs to advance awareness efforts.

WORLD REMEMBRANCE DAY FOR CRASH VICTIMS AWARENESS WALK On the Third Sunday of November of year the United Nations declared this “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims” This was observed by GNRSC, an awareness walk was held under the theme “The Time is Now , Don’t Drink and Drive, Stay Attentive , Drive Defensive” This walk was attended by approx.300 persons.

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Launch of the National Road Safety Month – GNRSC launched the National Road Safety Month, under the theme “The Time is Now, Don’t Drink and Drive, Stay Attentive, Drive Defensive” this was done with an open air program of Public Awareness on Road Safety. A simulation depicting a serious accident was also portrayed.

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Distribution of fliers and Brochures – Volunteers and Members handed out Road Safety fliers,posters and Brochures at the bus/car parks in Georgetown and the other Regions.

Compassionate Visit- A visit was made to accident victims at the Georgetown Public Hospital Cooperation. Discussions were held with the victims which included enquiries on how the police can further assist them in their ongoing matter. The visit included members of the Guyana Police Force Road Safety Associations and the National Road Safety Council Volunteers.

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PAINTING OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING:GNRSC Coordinated a Massive painting of pedestrian crossings throughout the Country this was collaborated with the Ministry of Public Works and the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department and all Road Safety Associations, Volunteers,Churches and other Groups(Rotoract , Community Policing Groups). Associations continue to paint crossings every Sunday for the rest of the month. .

SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY RALLY AND SYMPOSIUMApproximately 2500 School Children along with approximately 100 teachers(Georgetown) attended this activity which was very educational. GNRSC handed out posters and other educational materials to teachers and students. Associations held rallies in their respective Regions.

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First Aid Training for Public Transport Drivers. This training is part of the Driver Seminars.

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East Bank Demerara Road Safety Outreach Program to involve community members in Road Safety Advocacy.

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ROAD SAFETY TRAINING at a YOUTH CAMP

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ROAD DANGER REDUCTIONCourse Aims and Overall Objectives According to road crash in-depth investigations, accidents are frequently the result of an interplay of factors related to the road user (e.g. speeding, drunk driving, inadequate driving skills, lack of knowledge of basic safe road behaviour), vehicle

(e.g. faulty vehicle design, poor vehicle conditions, low vehicle safety standards) and road environment (e.g. black spots, poor planning of road layouts, inappropriate design of road segments).

Solutions to traffic accidents will need to take into account all these different factors in order to be effective and sustainable.

This goes on to imply that staff responsible for road safety will need to have the following competencies to be able to develop effective solutions for their countries:

1. Strong technical skills and knowledge in order to identify, analyze and recommend improvements on those factors specific to their job; and2. Good understanding of the inter-relationships among all these different factors, and how they impact on one another.

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To help road safety personnel from developing countries acquire these competencies, Road Danger Reduction Training Courses are thus designed to meet the following two overall objectives:

1.Enhance participants’ job-specific technical skills; and

2. Introduce participants to the spectrum of possible road Danger Reduction strategies which takes into account the inter-relationships among various factors, and help them design the best and most cost-effective solution given their countries’ conditions and background.

Road Danger Reduction Course 2015

This course consists of four main pedagogical elements:

a) Lectures & Presentations

Lectures and presentations of information will be used by course trainers to present information and technical know-how in the road Danger sector. Participant will be requested to carry out several presentations to illustrate ideas and suggestions for technology transfer.

(b) Group discussions and exercises

Group discussions and exercises will be used to encourage participatory learning where they share ideas and learn to arrive at collective solutions.

(c) Technical site visits

You will participate in field studies at relevant sites. During the site visits, you will experience first-hand how concepts presented during the class are actually applied.

(d) Individual Action Planning (IAP)

The concept and framework of individual action planning has been adapted from the Logical Framework Matrix. It will be designed to help participant reflect upon experience and how to apply it.

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A learning journal will be introduced to help participants reflect and capture the essence of the course contents. The primary focus is there relevance proven experiences in developed countries. For the IAP, you will address how to share/transfer some of the knowledge and experience to your actual workplaces. The journal will be made a required part of the IAP.

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Work Plan 2015

• The National Road Safety Council will continue its Education and Awareness Programme, Advocacy of new legislation and the increase of fines especially on Drunk Driving. • Continuation of the Resuscitation of the Road Safety Association and Form New ones where there is none.

• Continuation of all programmes that were done in 2014.

• Expand on our Television ,Radio and print Media Programs.

• Observe Global Road Safety Week in May, 2015 focus on Children.

• Road Safety Local and International Training.

•Award Programs.

•Introduction of Road Safety Programs in University of Guyana.

•Guyana National Road Safety Month 2015 Activities.

CONCLUSION

The Guyana National Road Safety welcome the assistance of all Road Safety Stakeholders, Financial and other .

The inclusion of the Guyana National Road Safety Council in all Road Safety project will allow the GNRSC to carry out much more effective campaigns, trainings, act.

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Acknowledgments

Ministry of Home Affairs Caribbean Development Bank Inter America Development Bank PAHO/WHO International Road Federation Ministry of Public Work Guyana Police Force Members of GNRSC All Stake holders Road Safety Associations Road Safety Volunteers Professor Samuel Joseph

1st IRF Middle East Regional Congress. May 8-11, 2012. Montego Bay, Jamaica

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Thank you for your attention!

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