The use of computer simulation to improve road safety at the intersection of Volgogradskaya and Korolenko Streets in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan

A traffic accident is a phenomenon that has already become an integral part of human life, and although it is often taken for granted, accidents have serious consequences for people, resulting in physical injury, emotional stress, financial loss, and death. In addition, accidents can cause traffic jams, which leads to delays, creating inconveniences for movement. Therefore, the fight against road accidents is an important task around the world. This requires effective measures to prevent and reduce the risk of accidents. First of all, proper planning of the road network contributes to safety, and in order to assess them, it is necessary to substantiate the effectiveness of the proposed measures. One of the methods of substantiating the possibilities of optimizing intersections is computer simulation, which allows not only analyzing, but also predicting the behavior of transport processes. The purpose of the study is to develop practical tools for improving road safety. Methodology. Theoretical and practical research methods were used: system analysis, information synthesis, observations, measurements, experiments and comparisons. Results. The possibilities of practical tools in the formation and development of transport infrastructure are presented. Scenarios for solving the problem of road safety at one of the intersections of the Kazan city road network have been developed. Practical implications. When optimizing intersections, when assessing the risks of deterioration in case of incorrect design, or when evaluating effectiveness, use computer modeling methods. EDN: UKYLKH