ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF ROAD ACCIDENTS

ABSTRACT

Morozov A.V. Ecological aspects of road accidents / A.V. Morozov // Visnyk of National Transport University. Series «Technical sciences». Scientific and Technical Collection. – Kyiv: National Transport University, 2021. – Issue 3 (50).

The article analyzes road accidents with collisions with animals that occurred on international highways of state importance. The object of study - road safety. The purpose of the work is to determine the impact of the transport structure on wildlife and search for optimal preventive measures to minimize anthropogenic impact. Research method - statistical analysis of accidents with collisions with animals. The author proposes and describes ways to reduce the negative effects of transport infrastructure on biodiversity. In particular, on sections of highways running through forests, it is recommended to install fencing nets to avoid animals running out on the road and, if possible, to adapt existing bridges for animal crossings, to install warning signs. Road sections crossing nature reserve facilities need to be studied in detail regarding the crossing of migration routes of some species, followed by recommendations for measures to minimize the risk of accidents.. This approach involves an inventory of animal deaths on the roads and an assessment of the impact of transport infrastructure. A necessary condition is the unification of approaches and the register of research results on the death of animals on the roads.

KEYWORDS: HADDON’S MATRIX, ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS OF ACCIDENTS, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, FRAGMENTATION Of POPULATION.

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AUTHOR

Morozov Anatolii Vitaliyovych, postgraduate student of the Department of Ecology and Safety of Vital Functions, National Transport University, e-mail: anatolijsoloway@gmail.com, tel. +380990217357, Ukraine, 01010, Kyiv, Omelyanovch-Pavlenko st. 1, of. 312, orcid.org/0000-0001-5596-6193.

REVIEWERS

Pryshchepa А.М, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Director, Institute of agroecology and land management, National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Rovno City, Ukraine.

Rutkovska І.А. Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Transport Academy of Ukraine, «Excellence in Education of Ukraine» award, a chief of doctorate and postgraduate studies, National Transport University, Kyiv, Ukraine

Article language: Ukrainian

Open Access: http://publications.ntu.edu.ua/visnyk/50/123-131.pdf

Print date: 29.09.2021

Online publication date: 30.10.2021

 

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