TWINNING PROJECT Programme: Support to EU-Egyptian Association Agreement

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1 1. BASIC INFORMATION TWINNING PROJECT 1.1. Programme: Support to EU-Egyptian Association Agreement 1.2. Twinning Number: EG08/AA/TP Title: Enhancing road safety in Egypt through the reform of road safety planning and operations 1.4. Sector: Transport 1.5. Beneficiary country: Arab Republic of Egypt 2. OBJECTIVES 2.1. Overall Objectives: To effectively support economic and social development in Egypt by contributing to the improvement of the road transport network with a view towards establishing an integrated transportation system that is safe, effective, reliable, interconnected and equitable Project purpose: To support Egyptian Institutions involved in road safety in reforming the regulatory framework (through approximation to acquis communautaire) and building their institutional capacity to enhance road safety Contribution to National Development Plan/Cooperation agreement/association Agreement/Action Plan The twinning project at hand, responds to the Egyptian National Development Plan which has identified Road safety as an issue of national concern. This has been reflected in the National Transport Policy Paper entitled "Present and Future of the Transport Sector" issued by the Egyptian National Party (the Ruling Party) in The policy paper stressed the importance of increasing road safety, among other areas, focused on the formulation and implementation of a road safety plan that includes but is not limited to the strict enforcement of existing traffic regulations as well as the reform of current legislation and standards particularly those pertaining to drivers licenses, technical examination of vehicles and traffic engineering. In this context, the National Road Safety Board has, in November 2007, launched a National Road safety Programme with the goal to improve the level of road safety in Egypt. The programme includes a detailed 5 year action plan that identifies institutions responsible for implementing the different activities. 1

2 The twinning project serves the objectives of the EU-Egypt Association Agreement (AA) which entered into force on 1 June 2004 and the EU-Egypt Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Action Plan adopted by both parties in March The twinning project responds to article 51 of the AA which stipulates that cooperation in the field of road transport should cover the following: the restructuring and modernisation of road infrastructure the establishment and enforcement of operating standards comparable to those prevailing in the Community upgrading of technical equipment for road transport. In addition, the twinning project is in line with the activities suggested in the ENP Action plan that include promoting co-operation in the transport field, with a special focus on the following areas: implementation of a national transport strategy, including transport infrastructure development and transport sector reform implementing the sector reform programme aiming at separating regulatory, management and operation tasks promoting the involvement of the private sector in transport projects and services applying selected measures and reforms in the road transport sectors including: - Introducing a transparent regulatory process for the issuance of freight and passenger transport licences and for granting access to the profession. - Implementing relevant international conventions, notably on dangerous goods transport. - Developing an integrated action plan on road safety including the technical control/road worthiness testing of vehicles. - Developing inter-modality and multi-modal services, address issues of interoperability. The project is also in line with the Regional Transport Action Plan (RTAP); a five-year for the period 2007 to 2013 produced by the Euro-Mediterranean Transport Forum which is comprised of public administration officials from Mediterranean Countries, representatives of the European Commission as well as representatives of other international organizations and institutions. Aspects related to road safety are covered under action 26 of the RTAP which stipulates that safety aspects should be integrated in the design, construction and operation of any future road links and nodes and in the upgrading of existing links. This should follow the standards prescribed by international best practice. Additionally, it is stated under action 10 and 11 of the RTAP that a task force should prepare recommendations for the gradual liberalization and harmonization of international road haulage and also consider reforms in the road industry. It also stresses the importance of investigating the reform of the road haulage and passenger sector in order to increase the professionalism of drivers (through stringent and regular driver tests), operators (by introducing a licensing system) as well as the technical state of the vehicle fleet (by introducing road worthiness tests and complementary measures supporting the upgrading of the vehicle fleets). The RTAP also suggests the implementation of training, twinning and exchange programmes aimed at improving institutional capacity and upgrading knowledge as well as assisting in the organizational reform of transport administrations. 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE TWINNING PROJECT 3.1. Background and Justification In the report on Public Roads Transport Safety 1 in Egypt, road safety has been identified as a serious issue and a growing problem. Road accidents have great implications, not only on road users but also 1 Safety on Public Transport Roads of the Transport Planning Authority, Ministry of Transport,

3 on the economy at large. In Egypt road death is the second most common cause of death. In addition, to loss of lives, injuries and permanent disabilities, road accidents result in other damages including reduced productivity, losses of public and private belongings and vehicles as well as the huge amounts spent on insurance and social spending. The large number of accidents and fatalities is a great burden on the health sector in Egypt as described in the World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention 2 which states that in many lowincome and middle-income countries (such as Egypt), traffic-related injuries represent between 30% and 86% of all hospital trauma admissions. Traffic accidents also result in considerable economic losses, turning road death and injuries into a development problem as well as a social and human tragedy. Traffic accidents are very costly for the society. According to the World Bank the costs of road crashes in middle-income countries such as Egypt normally account for 1.5% of GDP. In an article published in the Middle East Times it has been indicated that the costs might actually reach 3% of GDP. In this context, road safety has been recognised as an important area requiring reform. Some efforts have already been exerted by the Egyptian government including the building of new roads and improvement of traffic management (such as new intersections, extended use of guard rails and jersey barriers as well as launching of traffic awareness campaigns). However, a coordinated and comprehensive approach is needed in order to analyse the present situation and identify an appropriate policy, set up targets and identify activities to reach those targets. Required measures include institutional development and restructuring to enable the General Authority for Roads, Bridges and Land Transport - GARBLT an affiliate of the Egyptian Ministry of Transport to work systematically with road safety at all levels as well as introduce physical improvements on the roads network. Required reforms also include undertaking intensive training of staff, improving the legislative framework as well as improving information systems and accident databases. To this effect, this institutional twinning project provides Egyptian institutions responsible for maintaining and enhancing road safety with the opportunity to draw on the experience and benefit from the support of EU Member State(s) while planning and implementing legislative and institutional reforms Road Safety Risk in Egypt Road safety measures in Egypt are not in line with international best practice. According to the World Health Organization - WHO and the Egyptian Ministry of Health statistics, the reported number of fatalities due to road accidents is 6,000 to 8,000 per year. This number only includes people who die on the spot during accidents i.e. it does not include people dieing on their way or in hospitals. According to specialists in the road safety field, the actual number of fatalities is estimated to be around 12,000 each year i.e. almost double official statistics. In addition, the number reported by the traffic police of people injured in road accidents is approximately 27,000 per year. On the other hand, reports by the Ministry of Health indicate that the actual number of injuries is much higher, approximately 75,000 each year. Given the discrepancies in statistics, it is difficult to come up with exact figures for fatalities and injuries from road accidents in Egypt. However, it is likely that actual numbers are considerably higher than the officially reported figures (8,000 fatalities and 27,000 injuries). None the less, based on official figures, the rate of fatalities from road accident is 1 per hour (and many more injuries) equivalent to 50 plane (medium sized passenger planes) crashes per year. The official number of fatalities per inhabitants reported in Egypt is equivalent to the average number per capita in the EU. However, as indicated above, official numbers are lower than the actual number of fatalities as not all accidents are registered. In addition, the number of vehicles per person and 2 World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention, WHO and World Bank,

4 vehicle km per person in Egypt is far less than that of EU countries. It follows that road safety performance compared to actual transport demand is significantly lower than the EU average. It is likely that the actual number of those killed on roads within 30 days after the accident is closer to the average of Eastern Mediterranean countries than to the average of EU countries. Fatalities per million inhabitants Egypt Eastern Mediterranean EU Fatalities per million inhabitants in Egypt compared to the average of EU and Eastern Mediterranean. The light blue colour indicates the level if the actual number of fatalities is twice as high as the officially reported number. As can be depicted from the graph presented below, with around 43 deaths per 100 million driven kilometres, Egypt is above other Arab or African countries such as Yemen, Bahrain, Morocco and Kenya. In addition, compared to the best performing countries in the EU, the number of fatalities per 100 million driven kilometres is at least 10 times higher in Egypt. Fatalities per driven 100 million km Egypt Kenya South Korea Turkey Morocco Yemen South Africa Spain Belgium Bahrain New Zealand Taiwan France Germany Japan Switzerland Ireland Denmark Finland Netherlands Norway United States Sweden United Kingdom Australia Fatalities per 100 million driven kilometres in Egypt compared to other countries. The World Bank has calculated that traffic deaths have increased by one third in the Middle East and North Africa in the period 1990 to Furthermore, it is estimated that traffic deaths will increase a further 68 per cent by 2020 (Al-Ahram New paper). The situation is no different in Egypt where fatalities reported to the World Bank increased from 4,700 in 1989 to 6,000 to 8,000 in 2006/2007. It is important to point out however that the number of fatalities on roads, administrated by GARBLT, has been constant (if not slightly decreasing) in the period According to GARBLT and the Traffic Police Department - Ministry of Interior (MoI) data analysis, the following trends can be depicted regarding GARBLT roads (those outside urban areas): high concentration of accidents on a limited percentage of roads (50% are killed on 10% of locations) more accidents occur on desert roads compared to agricultural roads the seriousness of accidents is higher on agricultural roads (50 % of fatalities but 25% of GARBLT network) The main reasons for accidents resulting in personal damages are: 4

5 - bad road user behaviour including speeding - cars in a poor state of repair - poor or defective road conditions Trucks overrepresented in accidents on GARBLT roads Many taxis are involved in accidents Pedestrians seem very under registered in official statistics, and it is likely that the percentage of un-registered pedestrian casualties is considerably high. In addition, for an observer driving through traffic in Egypt, it is apparent that safety helmets and seat belts are rarely used and are most likely also not used by people involved in accidents which in turn leads to more serious consequences of the accidents. The possible continued negative trend in road safety necessitates actions not only to stop the trend, but to reverse it effectively Summary of road safety issues in Egypt The main problems within road safety in Egypt are summarised below: Absence of clear realistic targets (quantifiable) for road safety. While the new National Road Safety Programme does define clearly the responsibilities of the various stakeholders, neither lays down specific mechanisms for monitoring implementation nor requests from stakeholders the preparation of action plans for their activities. While Legislation on traffic regulation is very close to international standard, there is still room for improvements to be made especially in areas related to professional transport. There is room for improving the mechanism for collecting, analyzing and distributing accident data. Areas requiring reform include accurate reporting of accident location, usage (or lack of usage) of the data. It is important to note that only traffic police have direct access to the accident database which in turn limits other organizations such as GARBLT to directly carry out analysis and use the accident data for example to identify black spots. Vehicle testing is generally only done visually Drivers testing consist of both a theoretical test and a practical test, however, the practical test is only performed in a closed circuit. The infrastructure is in many cases rather fine and the standards appropriate, however there are some problems related to: - layout of junctions, - use of u-turns, - curves, - roads passing build-up areas, e.g. speed management. - These infrastructures related problems are mote apparent on the old roads and to lesser degrees in the road standards used for building new roads. - Today designs for new or rehabilitated roads are generally only controlled with regards to whether they fulfil road standards. However, neither new design nor existing roads are systematically assessed from a road safety point of view. There is a need for extended strategies, plans and operational programmes to improve and enhance enforcement. There is a need for a more systematic and coordinated national education program to be implemented in cooperation with traffic police. Future campaigns, in line with the strategies for police enforcement issues, could prove more effective. 5

6 In addition to the above mentioned issues there seems in Egypt - as in many countries - to be a strong focus on ensuring traffic flow and thus giving too little attention to road safety. Having a more balanced approach could prove more effective. People are willing to take larger risks or are not conscious about the risk compared to many other countries. The actual behaviour of road users including pedestrians is un-safe and causes many serious accidents and risky situations Linked activities The following related projects and activities should be taken in to account: The National Road Safety Programme was prepared by Cairo University in November 2007 on behalf of the National Road Safety Committee. It programme describes activities related to road safety to be carried out by each of the stakeholders as shown above in section in more detail. For GARBLT the suggested activities include for example the implementation of a road safety auditing system, improving geometrical design of existing roads, etc. This Twinning should as much as possible provide GARBLT with support that is in line with the National Road Safety programme A project entitled "Development of a road asset management policy" financed by World Bank and finalised in 2005 was implemented with the purpose of recommending activities to increase funding for road maintenance, improve current practices of road management, implement tools to support road management improvements and to reorganise the road sector agencies to be more customer focused. The road management improvement plan included maintenance strategies, planning and programming, inadequate construction quality. The institutional improvement plan looked at institutional issues that need to be addressed; for example fragmented responsibilities and the complex and compartmentalised structure. The road financing improvement plan suggested different alternatives for additional revenues e.g. from user charges. The program also slightly touched upon road safety suggesting that a country road safety capacity review should be carried out but with no real emphasis or specific deliverable or target output A study entitled "Safety on Public Transport Roads" was prepared for the Transport Planning Authority of Ministry of Transport by Cairo University in The main objectives included identification of the existing road safety situation and suggesting measures including the role of each of the stakeholders in road safety and an evaluation the present setup. Possible solutions were investigated and recommendations were given for each of the stakeholders. The study activities should now form part of the National Road Safety Programme Sporadic black spot programs by GARBLT, MoI, and Cairo University, in response to reoccurrence of accidents at suspected locations. Improvements typically include road signs, road markings, pavement reflects, traffic barriers and LED U-turns with solar power and other improvements of U-turns There are a number of recent and planned upgrades of roads in the Delta as well as Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt. The main purpose of these plans is the development of the road network in Egypt with a view towards reducing congestions on roads to reduce vehicles travel time and operational costs and to remove dangerous intersections in addition to improving road safety and environmental conditions by reducing emissions The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is supporting GARBLT and the Ministry of Transport on a new project entitled "Feasibility Study on High Priority Urban Expressway in Cairo. This initiative was launched in August 2007 and is planned to be finalised in July The objectives of the study are to assess the feasibility of three high priority expressways, to assist MoT through technical transfer on the establishment of a Metropolitan Expressway Authority and to assist MoT in formulating a strategy towards the introduction of PPP schemes. 6

7 This study follows up on an earlier JICA study finalised in 2006 on "Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program for Cairo Urban Expressway Network Development". The twinning project should therefore ensure that it does not overlap with the above mentioned initiatives being implemented in GARBLT as well as ensure that key persons involved in the implementation of the twinning project are sufficiently available to implement project recommendations and benefit from project activities Results Result A: Coordination of National Road Safety Activities and Legislative Reforms Result A: A framework for the National Road Safety Boards secretariat prepared and establishment of technical committees ready for approval and adaptation. A.1. Need for institutional strengthening assessed. A.2. Description of activities of National Road Safety Boards described A.3. Three-year action plans prepared for main stakeholders in road safety A.4 Recommendations for legislative reforms in road safety for commercial transport and general traffic rules through approximation to EU-Acquis and EU best practice prepared and ready for approval and adaptation. In order for a successful outcome of the efforts of improving road safety in Egypt, activities must be anchored and coordinated in one body, namely the National Road Safety Board. The National Road Safety Board should be strengthened through the establishment of technical sub-committees to support technical operations as well as through and by having an enhanced manning of the Secretariat. Also a Working Committee should be formed under the National Road Safety Board with high level members representing key stakeholders. The members of the Working Committee are appointed by the chairman of National Road Safety Board, who by establishing such a Committee reflects its leadership role in the sector and strengthens the accountability system. This in turn will ensure the good governance of relationships with the various agencies involved in the implementation of the National Road Safety Programme already prepared and distributed among stakeholders. It is highly important that the Working Committee focuses not only on rural roads, but also acts as a coordinating and integrating agency, and takes up the responsibility of improving road safety on urban roads. In addition, the newly established secretariat should be strengthened, with the primary goal of monitoring and evaluating the road safety activities as well as assisting in the preparation of the work to be carried out by the National Road Safety Board and its committees. To approximate Egypt's transport legislation to the EU-Acquis, a review of existing laws and regulations should be carried out in order to suggest regulatory reforms in line with the EU Acquis and best practice. Result B: Institutional Development and Capacity Building of GARBLT Result B.1: Legislation for GARBLT operation reviewed and clauses addressing GARBLT's mission with respect to road safety are proposed and Ministerial Decrees issued. B.1.1 Existing mission and legislation for GARBLT road safety work reviewed. B.1.2. Legislation to strengthen road safety in GARBLT mission suggested and Ministerial Decrees issued. The activation of GARBLT's role in the field of road safety requires the review of existing laws and regulations with a view towards the expansion of GARBLT's mandate in the formulation and implementation of national strategies and action plans for road safety. Result B.2: Organisation of GARBLT is reviewed and suggestion for expanding the role of the road safety department in the organisation so it - apart from being responsible for GARBLT strategy and 7

8 action plan for road safety would also be responsible for ensuring road safety during the design and construction, maintenance and operation of existing roads are proposed and approved by GARBLT. B.2.1 Existing work and role of road safety department in GARBLT reviewed. B.2.2 New structure to strengthen road safety department in GARBLT suggested and approved by GARBLT. To strengthen the role of the existing road safety department in GARBLT; the existing work and role of the department should be reviewed in a way that enables it to become the natural focal point providing road safety input on construction and design of new roads as well as on operation and maintenance of the road. Result B.3: The capacity of GARBLT's employees to plan and implement activities related to road safety is raised. B.3.1. Need for training of GARBLT staff identified B.3.2. Curriculum and manuals prepared. B.3.3. Thirty trainers are trained in newest road safety methodologies Education and training of key personnel in the road safety department on the latest road safety methodologies, road safety audits, accident analyses and data gathering, safety measures etc. is essential. This in turn will support GARBLT's capacity take on a leading role in road safety especially in areas related to the preparation of strategies and action plans. Result B.4: An Integrated Road Safety Action Plan for GARBLT is prepared and politically adapted to the overall governmental strategy for safety and steps for implementation are laid down: B.4.1. Problems in road safety relevant for GARBLT identified. B.4.2. Action plan and priority activities identified The preparation of an overall strategy and a short and medium action plan on road safety for GARBLT's covering its responsibilities as lain down in the national road safety programme will contribute to the improvement of overall road safety conditions in Egypt. Component C: Upgrading Road Safety Management System Result C.1: A system for road safety auditing has been established (including a manual) and implemented on a pilot basis as well as training of trainers carried out: C.1.1 Need for road safety auditing system reviewed and best practices assessed. C.1.2. Road safety auditing system suggested. C.1.3. Four trainers are trained in road safety auditing The establishment of a road safety auditing system for new design and a road safety inspection system for existing roads will bring Egypt closer to international best practice as well as the Directive Proposal of The European Parliament and of The Council on Road Infrastructure Safety Management (COM(2006) 569 final). Result C.2: Road and traffic management standards have been carefully reviewed and suggestion for improvements put forward and adopted by GARBLT: C.2.1 Need for new road standards and traffic management standards reviewed and best practices assessed. C.2.2.New standards suggested and road safety audited The implementation of updated road standards will contribute to the improvement of safety conditions in Egypt. Result C.3: Improved national road accident database with analysis tools developed in coordination with MoI through the National Road Safety Board and access for all main stakeholders in road safety ensured: C.3.1. Existing procedures for accident and existing accident database reviewed. C.3.2. Accident database with analysis tool as well as access for main stakeholders prepared. C.3.3. Trainers trained in accident investigation and input to database and analysis tools 8

9 Upgrading the national traffic accident database and information dissemination system will result in improved availability of information for analysis and thus ultimately improving road safety in Egypt. 3.4 Activities In order to achieve the required results of paragraph 3.3, activities have been identified, which are also instrumental to improve road safety in Egypt. Component A: Coordination of National Road Safety Activities and Legislative Reforms The Egyptian Government, with an initiative from MoI, has established a National Road Safety Board, solely consisting of high level staff. Considering the status of the members it solely qualifies for laying down the overall strategies, the national intent for road safety; for carrying into effect the necessary legislation in this sector as well as allocating the required resources for the overall road safety work in Egypt. In order for the National Road Safety Board and its new secretariat to meet the purpose of contributing to prepare a framework for the National Road Safety Board, and ready for approval and adaptation, the twinning should: A.1 Assess the obstacles facing the National Road Safety Board including e.g. whether it has sufficient power to be leader in road safety. A.2 Define responsibilities and assist in preparing resolutions for the National Road Safety Board, in order for National Road Safety Board to establish a strong leadership role, stressing the mutual liability for achieving the targets set for road safety improvement. When revising the National Road Safety Board resolutions, it is also recommended that the role of National Road Safety Board and a possible Working Committee should be specified along with the requirements for harmonising their activities. When considering the need and role of the Working Committee it is also important to ensure that the focus of their activities fully should reflect the priorities of the National Road Safety Programme. However, if the National Road Safety Programme is to function as the national plan, it has to comprise the urban road safety problems as well. A.3 Define and recommend on necessary Technical sub-committees to the possible Working Committee, taking decisions on operational matters and prepare and work out operational reviews for decisions to be made by the Working Committee and National Road Safety Board. A.4 Assist in establishing mechanisms for implementing the National Safety Programme including the assessment of priorities and allocation of available funding. A.5 Help to prepare meeting- and activity plan for the National Road Safety Board and its subcommittees. A.6 Help to prepare agendas for the National Road Safety Board and its sub-committees. A.7 Help to establish mechanisms to ensure that all members of the National Road Safety Board and its sub-committees are constantly well informed of world experience in road safety management. A.8 Assist in defining a strategy for the secretariat in order to clarify its responsibilities and for increasing its capabilities. Formally define the responsibilities of the National Road Safety Board s secretariat, with a special view to monitoring and evaluating the Road Safety programs. Also it should assist in preparing a working plan for the National Road Safety Board and its committees, defining the tasks for the bodies. A.9 Assist in preparing a 3-year rolling action program for each agency involved in road safety with justification of inputs required, monitoring indicators. Work out clear and specific targets for results, in order to strengthen the accountability of all agencies involved in road safety. Furthermore, ensure continuous monitoring of results and adjustment of programs on the basis of gained experience, and to ensure wide dissemination of information within the Egyptian society on actions taken and results achieved. 9

10 A.10 Review and revise existing and planned traffic legislation as well as legislation pending in the parliament of Egypt, especially regulations regarding Road Safety. A.11 Recommendations for legislation for commercial transport in line with EU-Acquis focusing on both drive and rest hours and tachographs as well as overloading, in order to prevent serious accidents due to exhausted chauffeurs. A.12 Transfer best practise and experience from member states legislation, especially regulations and rules, leading to a reduction in the high number of serious and fatal traffic accidents. A.13 Support in preparation of recommendations for general traffic safety legislation in order to have it urgently passed in the Parliament of Egypt. A.14 Prepare information and training programs for drivers and commercial transport companies on the suggested new legislation to spread knowledge if the legislation is implemented. Component B: Institutional Development and Capacity Building of GARBLT Sub-Component B.1: Legislation for GARBLT Operation to address road safety To meet the purpose of contributing to the inclusion of road safety in mission and legislation for GARBLT operation the selected member state should assist the GARBLT/MoT to: B.1.1 Review and revise existing and - if relevant - planned GARBLT mission and legislation, with the purpose to identify how road safety may be included in mission and legislation for GARBLT operation. B.1.2 B.1.3 Suggest clauses on road safety to be included in GARBLT mission Implementation of legislation for GARBLT operation in order include road safety in mission for GARBLT to enhance GARBLT to prepare strategies and prioritised plans for road safety and to be more active part of National Road Safety Boards, and to allow GARBLT to become active player towards Governorates to improve road safety. B.1.4 Transfer best practise and experience from member states for road authorities, especially mission statements, regulations and rules regarding road safety. B.1.5 Support GARBLT/MoT to prepare information and training programs for GARBLT staff on the new legislation to improve knowledge implemented in component B.3. Sub-Component B.2: Expanded role of road safety department To meet the purpose of contributing to the expanded role of the road safety department in GARBLT so it could be responsible for preparation of GARBLT strategy and action plan as well as ensuring road safety during design, construction, maintenance and operation of roads the selected member state should assist GARBLT/MoT to: B.2.1 Review the work, structure and role of the present road safety department in GARBLT and assess need for changes B.2.2 Suggest new responsibilities, task, job descriptions and qualifications for road safety department as well as need for staff, e.g. through an institutional capacity assessment as described in EU guidelines 3 B.2.3 Transfer best practise and experience from member states road safety departments through the experience of the MS RTA and short term experts. B.2.4 Assist to implement new role and structure of road safety department. B.2.5 Support Road Safety Department to prepare information and training programs for staff on the new role and on the needed new knowledge implemented in component B.3. 3 Aid Delivery Methods, Project Cycle Management Guidelines - Section 6 Institutional Capacity Assessment, European Commission, March

11 Sub-Component B.3: Capacity of GARBLT employees raised in road safety To meet the purpose of contributing to improve the capability of GARBLT staff and especially staff in the road safety department the selected member state should assist GARBLT/MoT to: B.3.1 Identify training needs for Road Safety Department staff and the staff in GARBLT/MOT in general to enable them to undertake qualified, targeted and effective road safety work. B.3.2 Prepare curriculum for training of Road Safety Department staff and the staff in GARBLT/MOT in general to enable them to undertake qualified, targeted and effective road safety work. B.3.3 Production of training manuals in targeted and effective road safety work, e.g. preparation of strategies and action plans, newer road safety methodologies such as road safety auditing, accident analysis, safety measures, black spot works, safe design, etc. B.3.4 Training of GARBLT/MoT to trainers with the main purpose of improving capabilities in road safety work e.g. in preparation of strategies and action plans, newer road safety methodologies such as road safety auditing, accident analysis, safety measures, black spot works, safe design, etc. To ensure geographical distribution 2 GARBLT staff should be trained from each district together with approximately 4 staff from the head quarters in Cairo, thus approximately 30 in total. B.3.5 On the job secondments in MS (4 weeks) of 4 staff from the road safety department in GARBLT/MoT to become main trainers. The secondment should be addressed in the context of road safety work e.g. in preparation of strategies and action plans, newer road safety methodologies such as road safety auditing, accident analysis, safety measures, black spot works, safe design, etc. The selected MS must specify the selection procedures and criteria (e.g. technical and language competences) for each course, training and work placement. The lists of persons to be trained will be jointly selected by the MS and GARBLT/MoT. At the end of each course, training and work placement the EU MS should also be able to assess the course, the participation of the trainee and the benefits for the trainee, for the Project and for the GARBLT/MoT. A written statement shall be produced and which clearly addresses these points. The attendees should write a report for the Project Leader and the RTA describing the benefits gained and proposing a number of changes in procedure or processes of his/her job with adequate argument for supporting the ideas. When, several reports have been received the RTA should organise a small workshop where each person gives a short presentation of the report. A reporter should be appointed to record the questions and answers raised after each presentation. Sub-Component B.4: Integrated Road Safety Action Plan for GARBLT To meet the purpose of contributing to prepare an Integrated Road Safety Action Plan for GARBLT which is politically adapted the selected member state should assist to: B.4.1 Identify key problems in road safety in Egypt that are relevant for GARBLT focusing on the National Road Safety Programme as starting point. B.4.2 Prepare strategy for GARBLT to contribute to improve road safety in Egypt including setting up a vision for their road safety work, setup GARBLT activities and priorities for short, medium and long term perspectives B.4.3 Identify short term actions for to improve road safety, e.g. improved safety engineering, improved accident analysis system, road safety auditing, systematic black spot work, improved road standards, etc. 11

12 B.4.4 Prepare a Integrated Road Safety Action Plan for GARBLT with the objective to start the process of improving road safety in Egypt by identifying priority actions for GARBLT in the short and medium term based on an assessment of the present situation. B.4.5 Support to identify priority actions for GARBLT on road safety in Egypt. These actions could e.g. be to improve safety on the infrastructure through safety engineering improvements, black spot work and to introduce road safety auditing at all stages of road design. B.4.6 Incorporate the road safety action plan into GARBLT's 5 year fiscal plan Component C: Upgrading Road Safety Management System Sub-Component C.1: Establishing system for road safety auditing To meet the purpose of contributing to establish a road safety auditing system the selected member state should assist to: C.1.1 Asses need for road safety auditing system in Egypt of both the design process and existing roads. C.1.2 Analyse existing road safety auditing systems internationally and assess which best practices may be adopted C.1.3 Suggest and develop road safety auditing system and mechanisms for different design stages and for existing roads, including manual and checklists C.1.4 Operationalise procedures and road safety system in Egypt by conducting safety audits for selected projects C.1.5 Training of 4 GARBLT/MoT staff to trainers in road safety auditing procedures. C.1.6 On the job secondments in MS (4 weeks) of 4 staff from the road safety department in GARBLT/MoT to become main trainers on road safety auditing. The secondment should be addressed in the context of road safety auditing and criteria similar as described in B.3.5. Sub-Component C.2: Improved road and traffic standards To meet the purpose of contributing to improve road standards and traffic management standards the selected Member State should assist to: C.2.1 Review need for new road standards in Egypt of both the design standards and traffic management standards. C.2.2 Review existing design standards and traffic management standards internationally and assess which best practices may be adopted C.2.3 Suggest and develop design and traffic management standards for Egypt including a road safety audit of the suggested standards C.2.4 Put forward new safety conscious design standards and traffic management standards in Egypt and incorporate newly developed standards in GARBLT's procedures C.2.5 Conduct training of trainers (ToT) programme for GARBLT/MoT staff as described and implemented in Component B3. Sub-Component C.3: Improved road accident database To meet the purpose of contributing to prepare an improved national road accident database - through the National Road Safety Board - with analysis tools and with access for at least all main stakeholders in road safety the selected member state should assist to: C.3.1 Review the existing accident database and report form to identify obstacles and form the basis for suggestions for improvements. C.3.2 Suggest improvement which could e.g. include: 12

13 improving or development of a system for accident analysis for all roads in Egypt improving the system to being a coordinated database for road characteristics, traffic and accidents, making it a useful tool for future work with road safety improving report form for accident registration introduction of a systematic method to determine the accident locations, for example using GPS equipment and a GIS platform or km poles, including common identification and links with digital road and traffic registers general improvement of the quality and accuracy of accident data, through educating the police, training them to fill in the forms consistently establishing cooperation between the police and the hospitals, with regard to registering deaths within 30 days to get better statistics ensuring that the national system is accessible to all safety agencies and partners working in road safety. C.3.3 Develop diagnostic tools for the coordinated national database so it becomes a useful tool for future work with road safety, including black spots, road users and other analysis. Some of the diagnostic tools are already in the existing accident database. C.3.4 Improve the institutional set-up, e.g. to establish clear definitions and agreements on the authorities responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of the database and the necessary cooperation and exchange of data. Part of this agreement should include access to the upgraded system by main stakeholders such as GARBLT/MOT, the police, districts and governorates, universities/researchers, e.g. via the internet. C.3.5 Training of staff (trainers) e.g. in the police head quarters and local police in governorates (approximately 60) to analyse accidents and to insert appropriate data and GARBLT/MOT headquarter and its districts (approximately 30) and the governorates (approximately 52) to use the diagnostic tools to analyse the data (database users) and all (approximately 140) to receive a basic and applied road safety course. 3.5 Means/ Input from the MS Partner Administration: Profile and tasks of the Project Leader The PL will be expected to devote a minimum of 3 days per month to the project in his home administration. In addition, he will meet in Egypt at least every three months (e.g. at Project Steering Committee (PSC)) (Maximum of 45 working days in Egypt over 9 missions) to conceive, supervise and co-ordinating the overall thrust of the project, from the Member State side. The main tasks of the Member State Project Leader are to ensure: - The overall coordination of the Project; - Liaison with the Project Leader for the Beneficiary Institution; - Act as a mediator in the event of conflict; - financial management of the project; - Management of the RTA; - Preparation of the quarterly and final reports on the project; - Ensure the achievement of the mandatory results. The MS Project leader shall: - Long-term officer from a Member State with an average of 10 years experience in a senior position of an EU road safety organization. - Have education and experience in the field of project management, institutional issues and organisation of regulatory & safety oversight works in road safety preferably in an EU funded project. - Have a good command of written and spoken English Profile and tasks of the RTA The Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA) will provide 24 months input on site (including leave), and the main tasks are: 13

14 - Manage the day-to-day coordination and progress of the activities of the project in Egypt (office accommodation in the GARBLT premises) - Leading one or more of the activities of the Project and be involved in the other activities - Liaise with the BC Project Leader - Follow up progress action plans of GARBLT and National Roads Safety Board/MoI staff on their return from work placements. - Ensuring smooth progress of the project, by monitoring achievement of its objectives and tasks; - Providing expertise and reports related to the project at the request of the Egyptian authorities; - Preparing drafts of quarterly reports, for submission to the Project Leader to be finalised; - Maintaining close contact with the PAO/MoIC and the EU Delegation in Egypt. The RTA shall: - Be a civil servant from the Member State Ministry of Transport with more than 10 years experience in road safety and be an expert in one or more of the components - Have an education and experience in the field of project management, institutional issues and road safety activities. - Be familiar with EU Directives and Regulations relating to road safety; - Preferably have previous experience of international co-operation projects; - Have good negotiating and interpersonal skills. - Have an excellent command of written and spoken English. A spoken capability in Arabic would be an advantage. - Report to the MS Project Leader Profile and tasks of the short-term experts (STE): To achieve the mandatory results and to carry out the activities as per section 3.4 (activities) the following short-term experts assistance is needed (with office accommodation in the GARBLT and/or MoI premises). Details are also given of each experts respective involvement in the other activities and the suggested Activity leader in matrix form in Annex 3. GARBLT and National Road Safety Programme/MoI will allocate counterparts to the short term experts. No. Type & STE 1 Institutiona l Expert from a national road authority STE 2 Institutiona l Expert from a road safety department in a national road Tasks Profile Input 4 Review, revise and suggest clauses on road safety to be implemented and included in GARBLT mission including transfer of best practise and support to prepare a training programme (B.1.1- B.1.5) Review, revise and suggest responsibilities and tasks of the road safety department in GARBLT mission including transfer of best practise and support to prepare a training programme (B.2.1-B.2.5) Excellent knowledge in Institutional issues related to a national road authority operations Experience of at least 10 years in institutional issues of which minimum 5 years within a national road authority Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge in Institutional issues related to a road safety department in a national road authority Experience of at least 10 years in institutional issues of which minimum 5 years within a road safety department in a national road authority 60 working days in 4 missions 65 working days in 5 missions 4 The number of experts, working days and missions is indicative. 14

15 No. & Type authority STE 3 Road Safety Training Expert (1) STE 4 Road Safety Training Expert (2) STE 5 Road safety expert STE 6 Road Safety Expert Tasks Profile Input 4 Prepare training material and training programme to train up to 30 Road Safety To train department and other GARBLT staff in different road safety issues (B B.3.4) Prepare training material and training programme to train up to 30 Road Safety Department and other GARBLT staff in different road safety issues (B B.3.4) Support to preparation of safety action plan and to identify priority actions (B.4.1 -B.4.6) Support to preparation of safety action plan and to identify priority actions especially on strategies and visions (B.4.1 -B.4.6) Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge in Road Safety Work e.g. strategies and road action plans as well as new safety methodologies, etc. Experience of at least 10 years in Road Safety Work Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge in Road Safety Work e.g. new safety methodologies in safe design, road safety audits, black spot work etc. Experience of at least 10 years in Road Safety Work Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge in road safety and road safety planning Experience of at least 10 years in road safety in general of which minimum 5 years within the field of planning of road safety Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge of road safety planning and strategies and visions Experience of at least 10 years in road safety in general of which minimum 5 years within the field of planning of road safety Excellent command of written and spoken English 35 working days in 3 missions 35 working days in 3 missions 55 working days in 4 missions 50 working days in 4 missions 15

16 No. Type & STE 7 Institutiona l expert on road safety STE 8 Road safety auditor with experience in establishing system and training program STE 9 Road safety auditor with practical experience in road safety auditing STE 10 Highway Engineer specialised in road standards STE 11 Traffic Manageme nt Tasks Profile Input 4 Support to preparation of safety action plan and to identify priority actions (B.4.1 -B.4.6) Review, revise and suggest new system for road safety auditing of design and existing roads (C.1.1-C.1.5) Review, revise and suggest new system for road safety auditing of design and existing roads (C.1.1-C.1.5) and road safety auditing of suggested standards (C.2.3) Review, revise and suggest new standards for roads (C.2.1-C.2.5) Review, revise and suggest new standards for traffic management (C.2.1-C.2.5) University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge in Institutional issues related to road safety Experience of at least 10 years in institutional issues of which minimum 5 years within the field of road safety Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge of road safety auditing systems and training and testing in auditing Experience of at least 10 years in road safety in general of which minimum 5 years within the field of planning of road safety Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge of road safety auditor with practical experience in road safety auditing of design and roads Experience of at least 10 years in road safety in general of which minimum 5 years within the field of planning of road safety Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge of highway engineering and road standards Experience of at least 10 years in road safety in general of which minimum 5 years within the field of highway engineering Excellent command of written and spoken English University degree or equivalent Excellent knowledge of traffic management measures and traffic management standards Experience of at least 10 years in 50 working days in 4 missions 45 working days in 3 missions 60 working days in 5 missions 55 working days in 4 missions 55 working days in 4 missions 16