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MANAGEMENT OF HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES INURBAN AREAS
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INTRODUCTION Heavy Goods Vehicles(HGVs)are those with a total net weight
above 3,500 kg.
HGVs are over-involved in fatal crashes, since their high mass
leads to severe consequences for other road users in such crashes.
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PROBLEM STATEMENTThe activities heavy goods vehicles have tremendous
effect on the sanctity of most central business districtsin urban areas.
Besides the effect on traffic flow and environmental pollution,
the destructive effect they have on road pavement is a major
problem.
As a result most traffic control and transport units have
schemes and regulations by which they manage these
activities.
This report is on management of heavy goods vehicles in
urban areas.
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OBJECTIVES
To assess the system
of managing HGVs
To recommend an
efficient system
SCOPE OF STUDY Review of existing literature on the management systems in
use elsewhere the world over
Assessment of impact of the activities of HGVs in the CBD of
Kumasi on:o traffic flows
o pavement structure and
o the environment.
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MANAGEMENT PRACTICES INADVANCEDCOUNTRIES
Parking
Vision and conspicuity Introduction of blind spot mirrors:
Retro-reflective markings:
Braking and handling
Rollover stability Impairment by alcohol and fatigue
Digital tachographs
Crash protection measures
Seat belts and seats
Driver cabin structure Front under-run protection
Rear under-run protection
Side under-run protection
Noise pollution
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CURRENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN GHANA
Ministry of Roads and
Transport has installed eleven
permanent axle weighbridges
at:
Yapei Ofankor Asokwa
Asuoyeboah Bogoso Afienya
Sefwi Bekwai Mim PwaluguElimina Tema
17 more are to be constructed
at strategic locations in the
country.
The haulage of freight across
country has increased
significantly since 2001.
The average annual daily traffic of the
heavy goods vehicles has increased
from 3,342 in 2000 to 3,872 in 2004.
This translates to about 500 more
heavy goods vehicles on a daily basis.
CURRENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN
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CURRENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN
GHANA
Redesign of our major corridors;
o Accra-Elubo
o Accra-Aflao
o Accra-Paga
for axle loads of 13tons compared with the ECOWAS permissible axle load
limit of 11.5 tons per axle.
6:00am to 6:00pm operation period
Differential toll booths prices
Custom and police checkpoints
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ACTIVITIES OF HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES: KUMASI
AS A CASE STUDY
:
Highway Activity/Freight
Kumasi-Offinso/Techiman road: Tomatoes, Yam, Hide, Cattle, Cola Nuts , Also supplies heavymachine parts to Suame Magazine
Kumasi-Accra road:
Petroleum products, Secondhand goods, Hardware, Farm
Produce, Beverages
Kumasi-Bibiani/Enchi road Timber, Cocoa
Kumasi-Sunyani road: Timber, Yam, Tomatoes
Kumasi-Obuasi/Cape-Coast
road:
Timber, Cocoa
With the exception of vehicles supplying imported or finished goods, the
activities of most of the vehicles especially those transporting raw materials are
seasonal.
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PROBLEMS GENERATED BY THE ACTIVITIES OF HEAVY GOODS
VEHICLES
Brake failure
Spilling of loads (especially timber)
On street parking at night
Inadequate warning on distressed and parked vehicles
Overage vehicles
Conclusion Heavy goods vehicles are not well managed as a result of:
Bribery and corruption
Carelessness and ignorance
on the part of drivers Unfit vehicles
Improper parking
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Speed management
Reaction and Response time Following another vehicle
Four-second crash avoidance space
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RECOMMENDATIONS Minimum distances between large vehicles:
All vehicles 7.5 metres or longer must keep the following
minimum distances between long vehicles:
200 metres in a road train area.
60 metres outside a road train area.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Controlling speed
Crossing or entering traffic
Height and length limits
Warning triangles
Parking facilities:
Enforcement of regulations:
Warning triangles
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Parking facilities:
Enforcement of regulations:
REFERENCES
Presentation by the minister for road and transport, Dr R. W.
Anane (MP), (2005) Available online at
http://www.mrt.gov.gh/roads&transport.pdf
Heavy vehicle driver handbook , available online at
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au./heavy_vehicle_driver_handbook.p
df
Truck. (2009). Encyclopedia Britannica. Ultimate Reference
Suite. Chicago: Encyclopedia Britannica.
http://www.mrt.gov.gh/roads&transport.pdfhttp://www.rta.nsw.gov.au./heavy_vehicle_driver_handbook.pdfhttp://www.rta.nsw.gov.au./heavy_vehicle_driver_handbook.pdfhttp://www.rta.nsw.gov.au./heavy_vehicle_driver_handbook.pdfhttp://www.rta.nsw.gov.au./heavy_vehicle_driver_handbook.pdfhttp://www.mrt.gov.gh/roads&transport.pdf