Combined Technique of RSA and iRAP to Improve Road Safety in Tourism Area

Abstract

The ranking indicates that according to the WEF's 2021 report, Thailand was considered to be less safe and secure for tourists compared to other countries. It was ranked 92nd out of 117 countries. road safety is one of the factors that contributes to a country's overall safety and security ranking for tourists. The Road Safety Audit (RSA) process combined with Road Safety Assessment (iRAP) is a comprehensive approach to managing road safety. RSA assesses the safety of road design and infrastructure, while iRAP focuses on evaluating the risk posed by roads to road users, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The combination of RSA and iRAP techniques was applied in the tourist areas of Chonburi (Pattaya) and Phuket and was found to be effective in detecting consistent and different risks related to road safety. The study showed that this approach can be adapted to other tourist areas, providing a valuable tool for improving road safety and reducing the risk of road accidents in these areas.