#RoadInfrastructure

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Overview of Road Infrastructure in India: Important Facts for Road Surveys by Dolphin Engineer

Road infrastructure is one of the important components of socio-economic growth for any country and India is no exception. The comprehensive diversities of the road network in the country support an efficient movement of resources from the rural to the urban area contributing to urbanization and economic integration. As road transport comprises a considerable share of 4.8% of GDP, the importance of the good and extensive network of roads cannot be belittled at all.

The blog describes the details concerning the present scenario, problems, and initiatives in India's case, especially from the point of view of road surveyors, to give more insight into the surveys and assessments that are in progress.

Importance of Road Infrastructure: The backbone of India's transportation is the road network. The network economically acts as a growth driver by linking the villages, towns, and cities for the exchange that results from both domestic and international trade. The network comprises over 5.5 million kilometres of roads, comprising expressways, national highways, state highways, district, and rural roads. As India is progressing towards urbanization and modernization, understanding the complexity of this system is crucial in planning effectively, maintenance, and upgrades for road surveyors.

Road Types in India:

Expressways: These are the high-class road networks that can be used at speeds up to 120 km/h in India. As of March 2023, India possesses an expressway network of 4,067 kilometers connecting important cities and improving travel times.

NH National Highways: NHAI These highways form part of the core national network connecting the country from one end to the other. Despite making up just 2% of India's road length, they carry an impressive 40% of the traffic in India and can normally allow a speed of 80-100 km/h.

State Highways (SH): State highways connect cities of a particular state and are maintained by the state governments concerned.

Major District Roads (MDR): MDRs link district headquarters with other key places within the district.

Other District Roads (ODR) These roads are vital for the development of rural areas as they connect minor towns and villages.

Village Roads These are one-lane roads that connect the rural areas with other larger road networks. These roads are locally the responsibility of gram panchayats and normally have a speed limit of 20-30 km/h.

Road Infrastructure Scenario: India's road transport network handles more than 60 per cent of the country's goods and 90 per cent of passengers, but it also faces several problems:

Traffic Congestion: Traffic congestion at the national highways is very high: The national highways make up only 2 per cent of the total roads but still carry a major chunk of the country's traffic. Consequently, it causes bottlenecks.

Low Capacity and Maintenance Ends Most of the roads, especially rural and district roads, lack proper maintenance that puts forward issues of safety and time loss.

Safety Issues: More vehicles with not-so-good road conditions have led to more and more accidents. Inappropriate signposts, uneven surfaces, and broken roads make the safety even worse.

The Road Surveys' Role: Road surveys at Dolphin Engineer are considered relevant to the Indian road network concerning condition assessment, capacity, and safety. The engineers of the company gather data from the site on traffic volume, road conditions, and bottlenecks for informed upgrading and maintenance or expansion decisions.

A detailed survey would find such potholes, damaged stretches, poor signage, and weak bridges under such circumstances. Attention is needed to avoid accidents and to smoothen traffic flows.

Conclusion: India, having vast road infrastructures, many areas still make their way towards growth with the assistance of Dolphin Engineer through various road surveys. Those parts that keep a check on the efficient and safe transportation system are another important part to be done. Keeping in mind the latest technological range at every step, by catering to the specific needs of various kinds of roads, Dolphin Engineer is strictly committed to providing aid in the development of India's road infrastructure to meet the booming nation.

For further information about how Dolphin Engineer can help your needs for a road survey, visit www.dolphinengineers.com.

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Bridge Bearings Market to Reach $2.1B by 2034 | Market Insights

Bridge Bearings Market is building momentum, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.8%, reaching $2.1 billion by 2034. As global infrastructure demands increase, bridge bearings play a critical role in ensuring structural integrity, load transfer, and movement accommodation in bridges of all kinds. These essential components — including elastomeric, pot, spherical, and sliding bearings — are designed to absorb thermal expansion, vibration, seismic activity, and dynamic loads, keeping our bridges safe, stable, and long-lasting.

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🚀 Elastomeric bearings lead the market, making up 45% of volume due to their cost-effectiveness and adaptability. 🏗️ Pot bearings hold a 30% share, favored for supporting heavy loads and allowing multi-directional movement. ⚙️ Spherical bearings follow with 25%, used in high-capacity bridges requiring rotational movement.

📍 Asia-Pacific dominates the global market, thanks to urban expansion and massive infrastructure investments in China and India. North America comes next, driven by ongoing bridge rehabilitation programs, while Germany and the UK lead in Europe.

In 2024, the market reached a volume of 320 million units, expected to hit 500 million units by 2028. Innovations in PTFE, steel, and rubber composites are boosting performance and lifespan, while major players like Freyssinet, Mageba, and VSL International are pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.

🌐 As smart cities and megaprojects unfold, bridge bearings are foundational to modern infrastructure’s evolution.

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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated a major plan to establish a network of ring roads connecting Mumbai. With an investment of Rs 58,000 crore approved by MMRDA, the project will involve the construction of over 90 kilometers of roads, bridges, and tunnels.

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Based on the latest report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), here are the top five issues currently facing the trucking industry in 2024:

1. Economic Conditions: The overall state of the economy significantly impacts the trucking industry. Fluctuations in demand for goods, changes in consumer spending, and economic uncertainties can affect freight volumes and profitability.

2. Truck Parking: The lack of adequate truck parking continues to be a major challenge. Truck drivers often struggle to find safe and legal parking spaces, which can lead to increased stress and reduced productivity.

3. Fuel Prices: High and volatile fuel prices remain a critical concern for trucking companies. Fuel costs represent one of the largest expenses for trucking operations, and price fluctuations can severely impact profitability.

4. Driver Shortage: The trucking industry continues to face a significant shortage of qualified drivers. Attracting and retaining drivers is a persistent issue, influenced by factors such as aging workforce, lifestyle challenges, and competition from other industries.

5. Driver Compensation: Compensation is a key factor in addressing the driver shortage. Ensuring competitive pay and benefits is essential to attract new drivers and retain existing ones. However, balancing higher compensation with operational costs remains a challenge for many trucking companies.

These issues highlight the complex and interconnected challenges that the trucking industry faces today, from economic pressures and infrastructure constraints to workforce management and sustainability efforts.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sources:

- Top Industry Issues (https://truckingresearch.org/atri-research/top-industry-issues/)

- Economic concerns top trucking industry's worries going into 2024 (https://www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21275534/economic-concerns-top-trucking-industrys-worries-going-into-2024-according-to-atris-top-industry-issues-report)

- Tough economy is trucking's top issue in 2023: ATRI (https://www.truckingdive.com/news/ATRI-trucking-top-concerns-2023-ATA-MCE/696559/)

- Critical Issues in Transportation for 2024 and Beyond (https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27432/critical-issues-in-transportation-for-2024-and-beyond)

1. Driver Shortage

- #DriverShortage

- #TruckerRecruitment

- #TruckingCareers

- #JoinTheFleet

- #TruckingTalent

2. Regulatory Compliance

- #TruckingRegulations

- #FMCSACompliance

- #SafetyStandards

- #TruckingRules

- #ComplianceMatters

3. Fuel Costs

- #FuelPrices

- #TruckingFuel

- #FuelEconomy

- #GasPriceImpact

- #FuelEfficiency

4. Infrastructure Challenges

- #RoadInfrastructure

- #HighwayRepairs

- #TruckingRoads

- #BridgeConditions

- #InfrastructureInvestment

5. Technology and Automation

- #TruckingTech

- #FleetManagement

- #AutonomousTrucks

- #TruckingInnovation

- #TechInTrucking

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[ynbne]

Construction Update - Centenary Bridge Upgrade, Jindalee

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ADB disseminates $350 million loan for infra development in Maharashtra

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the Government of India to disseminate $350 million loan to Maharashtra Government for the improvement of the connectivity of the key economic areas in the state. The agreement was signed between Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and Hoe Yun Jeong, Officer-in-Charge of ADB’s India Resident Mission. Mishra said the project will improve connectivity and facilitate access to services and accelerate the inclusive economic growth of the districts lagging in the state. According to Jeong, the project will further support to the onging endeavour to upgrade major district roads and the highways in the state. Under this project, over 319 km of the highways and 149 km of district roads in the state will be upgraded across the 10 districts Hingoli, Ahmednagar, Jalna, Nagur, Kohalpur, Nashik, Nanded, Sangli, Satara and Pune. The project will help in connecting underdeveloped rural communities with markets and improve access to the healthcare and social services. It will also improve agricultural value chains.   Read the full article

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Redesigning 540 kilometers long roads in Delhi

DDC organizes a high-level international workshop on street design in partnership with WRI India

City-makers and transport experts from Seoul, Singapore, New York, London and Bogota share their experiences with Delhi government

Delhi Government committed to focus on infrastructural reforms and road redesigning with an open mind: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

Kejriwal Government committed to redesign and transform over 540 kilometers long roads in Delhi as per best global practices: PWD Minister Satyendar Jain

Our aim is to make roads safe, sustainable, pedestrian-friendly and accessible, especially to senior citizens and young children: PWD Minister Satyendar Jain

All the global cities cited political leadership as crucial to making street transformation happen. Under the leadership of CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi govt is determined to building world class streets in the national capital: VC DDC, Jasmine Shah

NEW DELHI:

The Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDC) in partnership with WRI India organised a high level international workshop on today on the topic of ‘Transforming Delhi’s Streets’. The purpose of the virtual workshop was to understand international best practices in street design and development. The workshop was organised to learn from the journeys of top global cities in street transformation and apply those lessons to Delhi’s streets. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia and Hon’ble PWD Minister Shri Satyendar Jain were present for the workshop as Chief Guests. VC DDC Shri Jasmine Shah, Dr. O P Agarwal, CEO of WRI India along with other top officials of WRI India and senior officials and engineers of PWD department also attended the workshop.

The workshop saw international participation of city-makers and transport experts from the cities of London, New York, Seoul, Singapore and Bogota among others sharing insights and experiences of street transformation in their cities. The workshop also saw participation from the Indian cities of Bengaluru and Mumbai. The session facilitated a direct interaction between all the experts and the Delhi Government during the workshop.

PWD Minister Shri Satyendar Jain in his opening remark reaffirmed the Delhi Government’s commitment to redesign over 540 kilometers long roads in Delhi as per best global practices with an aim to make them safe, sustainable, pedestrian-friendly and accessible, especially to senior citizens and young children. He emphasized on the importance of this global participation as a learning exercise and sought continued support from design experts across the world to collaborate with the Delhi Government for redesigning of roads.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia in his address said that the Delhi Government is currently identified with its social reforms in education and health sector, and it is committed to focus on infrastructural reforms and road redesigning with similar vigour. He further requested all the participants to keep an open mind to learn and deliberate upon the global experiences shared in the workshop. He also encouraged the participants to develop an understanding on the systems and processes that top global cities adopted in street transformation and their application to the streets of Delhi.

Vice Chairperson, Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi, Shri Jasmine Shah said, “It was a privilege for DDC to organise such an international workshop that is happening for the first time in Delhi. It is illuminating to see the almost all global cities began their journeys in street transformation only 15-20 years back and have managed to do so in this short period. All of them cited political leadership as critical to making the transformation happen. Under the leadership of CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi government is determined to building world-class streets in the national capital.”

Social equity in the Philosophy of Transport Policy is important to develop human friendly streets: Expert from Seoul, Mr. GyengChul KIM, CEO DMROC

Mr GyengChul KIM from Seoul encapsulated the paradigm shift in Seoul from roads being a car-oriented space to becoming human spaces with their focus on human mobility. He shared that Seoul places public transport and pedestrian mobility as top priority areas in its transport policy and the law. From building flyovers and footbridges, which were inequitable and inaccessible to many, Seoul has incorporated more pedestrian squares, pedestrian crosswalks and lanes dedicated to buses. He said that political will and support from the leadership are significant to redesign and implement such a transformative program. He added that social equity in the Philosophy of Transport Policy is important to develop human friendly streets.

Redesigning streets is not about just creating infrastructure or using the technology. It is about connecting places, people and possibilities: Expert from Singapore, Mr. Ong Eu-Gene, Director at Land Transport Authority, Singapore

Mr. Ong Eu-Gene from Singapore shared the details of the Road Repurposing project in Singapore. Singapore decided to become a Car-Lite Nation i.e. a nation that rely less on cars on roads and more on public, shared and active transport. Mr. Oug Eu-Gene said that redesigning streets is not about just creating infrastructure or using the technology. It is about connecting places, people and possibilities. He shared their key infrastructural initiatives such as building more Integrated Transport Hubs, Active Mobility Networks, Community Spaces, Pedestrian Streets, Transit Priority Corridor and using railways as the backbone of public transport system. He emphasized on the importance of engaging with affected stakeholders prior to the implementation of any road design project.

In order to create an impact, to enhance road safety, a data driven process is followed: Expert from New York, Mr. Michael Replogle, Former Deputy Commissioner for Policy, New York City Department of Transportation

Mr. Michael Replogle from New York emphasized on the need to integrate data driven processes in redesigning roads, recording progress and revising yearly priorities. He shared the observations from the Speed Camera Program adopted in New York where most vehicles that received one traffic violation, did not receive another within a calendar year. Strategic multi-cultural communication strategies were used to engage the citizens and engineer an environment to improve pedestrian mobility. The COVID-19 outbreak further transformed street environment with the emergence of open streets, open restaurants, outdoor learning streets and expansion of bike network.

London has developed a set of 5 city planning scenarios for the short and long-term future in the light of Covid-19 - Expert from London, Mr. Alex Williams, Director, City Planning

Mr. Alex Williams from London shared London’s vision of Streets for All. London has focused on increasing the use of bicycles and buses. The London City Planning has made the buses more reliable and consistent with 24-hour operations, which has reduced the traffic congestions due to private motor vehicles and made roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. London has developed a set of 5 city planning scenarios for the short and long-term future in the light of Covid-19.

Planning for moving people, not moving cars. - Expert from Bogota, Mr. Dario Hidalgo, Sr. Transportation Consultant, Bogota, Columbia

Mr. Dario Hidalgo from Bogota illustrated the sustainable mobility “A-S-I” approach adopted in 1998 i.e. Avoid motorized travel, Shift to environment friendly modes of transport and Improve the energy efficiency of transport modes and vehicle technology. The expert suggested that since Bogota and Delhi have similar population density, their programmes could give an insight to the Delhi Government to develop its programme. Bogota focuses on the Low Income Population and promotes walking, cycling and public transport among these communities with a focus on improving their quality of life. Mr. Dario Hidalgo said that while one car lane moves only 2000 people in an hour, a bicycle lane moves over 6000 people. Planning for moving people, not moving cars.

Learning from Indian Cities - Bengaluru and Mumbai

During the conference, Jana Urban Space presented the TENDER SURE project being currently implemented to redesign 50km of roads in Bengaluru in collaboration with BBMP. Officials from Mumbai also participated in the programme and shared details of their experiences in setting up the Mumbai Street Lab to implement design interventions in road redevelopment

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‘Govt. on a mission to renovate roads in State at a cost of ₹2,200 crore’

Funds being utilised to improve condition of State Highways and Major District Roads, says Minister The State government has embarked on a mission of renovation of roads in the State at a cost of ₹2,200 crore and works in the first phase of the project worth ₹1,800 crore are in progress, Minister for Roads and Buildings Malagundla Sankaranarayana said here on Thursday. Addressing the media after attending some programmes in Roddam mandal, the Minister said that ₹4,000 crore taken as loan from the New Development Bank (NDB) were being utilised to improve the condition of the State Highways and the Major District Roads (MDRs). “However, there has been a temporary halt in works at many places due to the rain and unsuitable land terrains. The works will be resumed as soon as the monsoon gives a respite,” said the Minister. The State government will be spending ₹15,000 crore on the renovation and laying new national highways in the State for which tenders would be called for soon, the Minister said.

Funds diversion

The Minister alleged that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), during its tenure, had diverted funds of ₹2,000 crore that was taken as loan through the Road Development Corporation (RDC) for the ‘Pasupu Kumkuma’ scheme, which brought all road works to halt between 2017 and 2019, Mr. Sankaranarayana said. “We had to repay the loans raised through the RDC and ₹1,000 crore that was due to contractors by the time the YSRCP government assumed the office,” the Ministers said. Taking strong exception to the staments made by TDP State president K. Atchannaidu on Thursday that the YSRCP government had introduced the “Jagananna Guntalu” scheme in a derogatory way about the condition of the roads, the Minister asked if he did see the condition of the roads during teh TDP tenure. “Why did not you question your leader (N. Chandrababu Naidu) and stop him from diverting the funds meant for road works?” asked Mr. Sankaranarayana. “Road renovation works in a stretch of about 7,000 km had got stalled in three years prior to the 2019 elections, and our government is slowly completing the projects, despite the financial crisis the State has been facing,” the Minister added. Source link Read the full article

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Announcing Starling Technologies, our third spin-out!

We are thrilled to announce Starling Technologies Ltd, Umbrellium’s third spin-out company, dedicated to bringing dynamic real time pedestrian safety to junctions and streets, building on our experience creating the world’s first interactive pedestrian crossing in 2017. We are also excited to announce that Starling’s first public deployments will be delivered later this year in collaboration with Colas, a world leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure.

Andrew Caleya Chetty moves on from Umbrellium to take the helm as Starling Technology’s CEO, while Nitipak ‘Dot’ Samsen, (who gave Umbrellium its name and has been its longest-standing team member apart from Usman!) moves over as CTO. Usman continues as Umbrellium’s creative director but heads up the new company’s strategy and investment opportunities.

Stay tuned for updates by following Starling Technologies on LinkedIn, check out the website https://www.starlingtech.co.uk/ or email info@starlingtech.co.uk

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How can the improved road Infrastructure can reduce carbon emissions

The transport sector accounts for a major proportion of all greenhouse gases. In order to reduce emissions, it is important to take into account all factors affecting the fuel consumption of vehicles. In addition to more effective vehicles, improvements to the infrastructure can contribute to a reduction in fuel consumption.

•Road design affects the flow of traffic •Researchers are also evaluating the importance of the quality of different road surfaces in relation to factors such as topography and type of road system

As the name suggests, #lowcarboninfrastructure generates fewer carbon emissions than traditional infrastructure and helps build resilience in vulnerable countries while protecting against exposure to extreme climate change events.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞:

•Railway infrastructure, which can reduce the number of carbon-emitting trucks. •Urban transport projects, such as Metros and Light Rail projects which reduce car usage- one of the more notable sources of carbon emissions. •#renewableenergy projects (solar, wind, and hydropower), which have much lower carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels.

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Superelevation construction 🚧 Superelevation is the banking of the roadway such that the outside edge of pavement is higher than the inside edge. The use of superelevation allows a vehicle to travel through a curve more safely and at a higher speed than would otherwise be possible. Via @matiasexplorer . . #superelevation #race #racecenter #Pavement #asphaltpaving #asphalt #paving #bankedturn #civilengineering #banking #carlovers #racing #construction #constructionlife #building #roadengineering #engineering #civil #technology #heavyequipment #heavyduty #structure #road #designer #design #technology #Mechanics #Trackgeometry #Transportationengineering #Aerodynamics #Roadinfrastructure https://www.instagram.com/engineeringandarchitecture/p/CXGh_i8FuOf/?utm_medium=tumblr