Public transport risk assessment through fault tree analysis

Yaghoubpour, Z.; Givehchi, S.; Tabrizi, M.A.; Masoudi, F.; Nourian, L.

doi:10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.003

Document Type : ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE

Authors

¹ Department of Environmental Science, Graduate School of the Environment and Energy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

² Department of Environmental Science, Graduate Faculty of the Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

³ School of Management and Accounting, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

⁴ Faculty of Art and Architecture, Graduate School of the Environment and Energy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2016.01.02.003

Abstract

This study focused on the public transport risk assessment in District one of Tehran through Fault Tree Analysis involving the three criteria of human, vehicle and road in Haddon matrix. In fact, it examined the factors contributing to the occurrence of road accidents at several urban black spots within District 1. Relying on road safety checklists and survey of experts, this study made an effort to help urban managers to assess the risks in the public transport and prevent road accidents. Finally, the risk identification and assessment of public transport in District one yielded several results to answer the research questions. The hypotheses analysis suggested that safety issues involved in public transport are concerned by urban managers. The key reactive measures are investigation of accidents, identification of causes and correction of black spots. In addition to high costs, however, the reactive measures give rise to multiple operational problems such as traffic navigation and guaranteeing user safety in every operation. The case study highlighted the same fact. The macro-level management in the metropolis of Tehran is critical. The urban road casualties and losses can be curtailed by preventive measures such as continuous assessment of road safety.

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Main Subjects

Urban health, safety and environment (HSE)

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Volume 1, Issue 2April 2016Pages 93-102

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April 2016
Pages 93-102