Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Since the beginning of the year, thanks to the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, approximately 250 traffic lights, over 30,000 road signs, and other road safety improvements have been installed in Russian regions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"Along with road repairs, great attention is being paid to safety. Work is underway to install traffic lights, lighting, barriers, and signs—everything that helps prevent accidents and save lives. This year, work continues under the national project 'Infrastructure for Life.' Since the beginning of the year, approximately 250 traffic lights, 45,000 linear meters of street lighting, approximately 192,800 linear meters of barriers, and 65,200 linear meters of pedestrian fencing have been installed at these sites," said Marat Khusnullin.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that 219,000 linear meters of sidewalks and 4,400 linear meters of pedestrian paths, 1,900 linear meters of rumble strips, and more than 32,000 road signs were also installed on the roads.
One of the key objectives of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project is to reduce road traffic fatalities by 1.5 times by 2030 and by 2 times by 2036, compared to 2023 levels. There are no random elements in the overall road infrastructure. Each one is part of a comprehensive safety system.
"By the end of the year, more than 960 traffic lights, 254,000 linear meters of street lighting, approximately 780,000 linear meters of barriers, and 173,000 linear meters of pedestrian fencing will be installed at sites within the 'Infrastructure for Life' national project. Specialists will construct 631,000 linear meters of sidewalks and 16,500 linear meters of pedestrian paths, 10,900 linear meters of rumble strips, and install more than 108,000 road signs. At the same time, many regions are experimenting with new technologies and combining various elements to achieve the best results," said Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.
Particular attention is being paid to preventing child road traffic injuries. Road workers' priority is maintaining school routes.
"As part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' we're implementing a comprehensive set of measures aimed at improving road safety for children. This year, under the 'Infrastructure for Life' national project alone, we'll be bringing over 3,000 km of road network up to standard – these include sections of the street and road network in populated areas leading to schools, as well as school bus routes in the districts. These areas typically include pedestrian crossings, speed bumps, and other amenities. Furthermore, thanks to the federal project 'Road Safety,' extensive work is underway to foster a culture of safe behavior in children. Specifically, the All-Russian 'Safe Roads' Olympiad is currently underway, and any schoolchild can participate and improve their road literacy. All of this, taken together, will significantly reduce the number of road accidents involving children," noted Roman Novikov, head of the Federal Road Agency.
In the Volzhsky District of the Samara Region, a 4-kilometer section of the regional highway Pod'em-Mikhailovka – Bogdanovka – Alekseyevka, which runs along one of the village's main thoroughfares, Sukhova Street, was overhauled. The village has a population of over 1,500. The highway is located near a comprehensive school attended by approximately 150 children, so the repairs were completed in time for the start of the school year. In addition to the roadway renovation, sidewalks were built and lighting poles were installed along Sukhova Street.
In the Orekhovo-Zuyevsky District of the Moscow Region, yellow road markings were applied along the centerline of two sections of the regional road between Orekhovo-Zuyevo and Vereya, along with Novonikolayevka, as a trial. The road connects several small towns with the administrative center, and is used by over 6,000 motorists daily. The markings were applied from the "Dachi-2" bus stop to the entrance to Orekhovo-Zuyevo, as well as from the village of Novy Snopok to the village of Novonikolayevka.
In the Murmansk Region, over 600 delineators—flexible road signal posts—have been installed on three potentially dangerous sections of regional roads to reduce accidents. These elements help drivers better navigate the road, especially in poor visibility, reducing the likelihood of driving into oncoming traffic.
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