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Omar Faruqe Hamim¹, Mithun Debnath², Shahnewaz Hasanat-E-Rabbi³

¹Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

|January 20, 2021

Summary

Developing a sociotechnical systems approach for Bangladesh road safety is crucial. This study models the system, identifies actors, and recommends interventions to reduce road trauma, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Keywords:

STAMP control structure road safety sociotechnical system systems thinking

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Area of Science:

Road Safety Engineering
Systems Engineering
Public Health

Background:

Global road safety progress has stalled, with low- and middle-income countries facing worsening fatality rates.
A sociotechnical systems approach is increasingly recognized as essential for significant road safety advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a control structure model of the Bangladesh road safety system.
To identify key actors and organizations within the system.
To inform road safety intervention strategies.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Process (STAMP) framework.
Developed a control structure model of the Bangladesh road safety system.
Conducted interviews and workshops with expert stakeholders.

Main Results:

Identified key actors and organizations within the Bangladesh road safety system.
Revealed differences in control and feedback mechanisms within the system.
Provided specific road safety intervention recommendations.

Conclusions:

The sociotechnical systems approach offers a framework for understanding and improving complex systems like road safety.
Addressing identified control and feedback deficiencies is critical for reducing road trauma in Bangladesh.
Future research should focus on risk prediction and proactive countermeasures.