Road Safety Evaluation by Aanya Verma
Road Profiling 1- This is part of the Road Safety Evaluation for ASSOCHAM UP-UK done by interns to carry out assessment of road safety measures at every 500 metres on roads of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Road Profiling 1
Area/Location– Vrindavan Colony, Sector-14 to Sector-16
Road stretch– Vrindavan colony sector -14 to Vrindavan Gate (or S.G.P.G.I)
Length covered– 2km, approximately
Date and Time– Sunday, 7th June 2026, 6 PM
| Parameters | Observations |
| Type of road | Paved colony road |
| NH number | NH-27 (Connecting to Raebareily road and Amar Shaheed Path) |
| Road Width | 27 feet – 40 feet wide |
| Connecting Places | Telibagh, Eldeco, BBAU, Sushant Golf City |
| Availability of Traffic Lights | Yes, 1 near Vrindavan Main Gate |
| Traffic Police on Duty | Yes, 2 evening and police vehicle at night |
| Police Chaouki / Thana | Not in this route |
| Number of road signs | None |
| Service Road | None |
| Bicycle Path | Yes |
| Pedestrian Path | Yes, almost throughout the distance |
| Dividers | Yes, 6 |
| Streetlights | Yes, at every interval |
| No. of Speed Breakers | None |
| Traffic Volume | Low(usually), Heavy (near traffic light) |
| Nearest Hospitals | Pulse Hospital & Trauma Centre, Medanta Hospital |
| Number of Side-cutting Roads | 4 (major) |
| No. of Pot Holes/Sewage Tanks | None |
| Display Emergency Helpline Nos. | None |
| Greenery / Plantation | Adequate greenery, side of the pedestrian & dividers, and central parks |
Positive Observations in Road Profiling 1
- Adequate road width ensures smooth traffic
- Dedicated pedestrian and bicycle path available
- Good connectivity with major city destinations
- Regular streetlights improve nighttime visibility
- Dividers support organised traffic
- Road surface is well-maintained
- Nearby hospitals ensure emergency accessibility
- Greenery enhances comfort and aesthetics
Negative Observations
- Road signage is completely absent
- Limited traffic signal coverage
- Traffic policing is time restricted
- Wayfinding and information systems are missing
- No emergency helpline number is displayed
- Service road infrastructure is unavailable
- No speed breakers
Road Profiling 1: Images documented at every 500-meter interval






