SYNOPSIS   

Rural roads present unique safety challenges due to terrain constraints, inconsistent alignment, limited recovery areas, and mixed traffic conditions. This webinar explores how Road Safety Audits (RSA) on rural roads must go beyond strict compliance with geometric standards and incorporate professional engineering judgment to manage residual risk. The session will highlight common recurring safety issues, risk-based mitigation strategies, and practical, low-cost treatments to improve safety performance. Emphasis will be placed on context-driven solutions that balance design constraints, human factors, and roadside hazard management to achieve meaningful safety outcomes.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Ts. Dr. Agilarajan Selvarajah

Passionate engineer with over a decade of experience in civil engineering, road safety audits, and project management. Expertise in delivering high-impact infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships for sustainable and community-focused outcomes. Proficient in conducting comprehensive road safety audits, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing infrastructure resilience. Passionate academic contributor, serving as a guest lecturer and actively participating in curriculum development and student mentorship. Driven by dedication to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, aiming to contribute meaningfully to the engineering profession while shaping the future of education and infrastructure development.