Children-Safe Streets in Dhaka City : An Evaluation of the Existing Situation

High incidence of child fatalities and injuries from accidents at roads and streets is evident in Dhaka City where no street safety education for the children exists, people generally to perceive the dangers of street accidents and the state of administration of traffic rules is very poor. The book contains an investigation and analysis of the present condition of children's usage and accessibility of city streets by comparing current accident history in the roads and streets of Dhaka as well as an examination of the factors that are responsible for causing accidents in the streets. From an in-depth research and analysis suggestions for a "Children Safe Street" has been formulated. Furthermore, a review of the measures adopted in the Strategic Transport Plan (STP) 2004 - 2024 for Dhaka city has been conducted to find out how it has accommodated children safe road issues. The outcome of this research intends to help for the future planning and designing of children safe street network as well as to improve the existing street layout of Dhaka City.