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Application of a Traffic Safety Improvement Process: A Case Study of Taichung City in Taiwan

I-Ching Lin

International Journal of Engineering, Business And Management(IJEBM), Vol-9,Issue-2, April - June 2025, Pages 30-43 , 10.22161/ijebm.9.2.4

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Article Info: Received: 01 Mar 2025; Received in revised form: 30 Mar 2025; Accepted: 05 Apr 2025; Available online: 10 Apr 2025

Abstract:

This study employs the PDCA improvement process, utilizing radar diagrams, cross-tabulation, and contingency analyses to thoroughly investigate the primary causes of traffic accidents. Research findings indicate that Taichung City experienced a significant increase in traffic accidents in 2023, particularly among young adults aged 18-29 and elderly individuals aged 70-79, with a high prevalence of motorcycle-related incidents. The main contributing factors include illegal overtaking, failure to maintain safe distances, and speeding by heavy-duty vehicles, coupled with rapid population growth and increased travel during holiday periods in February and April. Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications has consistently prioritized road safety issues, implementing measures such as regulatory revisions and increased penalties, while local governments regularly review road safety assessment reports and improvement plans. The study results demonstrate that understanding the root causes of accidents enables effective resource allocation and the development of targeted policies, along with long-term effectiveness evaluations to reduce accident rates. These research findings not only hold practical value but also assist governments in swiftly implementing relevant measures to enhance road safety and effectively reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.

Keywords:

Road Safety; Cross-tabulation Analysis; Correspondence Analysis; PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) framework, key performance indicators (KPIs)

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