Risk Point Management of Road Accident in Urban Area: Case Study in Korat Karuehadthong Community, Nai Muang Sub-district, Muang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

The participatory action research (PAR) aims to manage risk point of road accident in urban area, is a case study in Korat Karuehadthong Community. The action is within two key processes as (1) problem definition, and (2) risk point management. The risk point survey form; road accident record form; community forum; small and focus groups are tools of this research.

The results show the seven characteristic of road accident risk points were classified in communities such as, rugged road; bumpy road; crossroads; three-way split road; roadblock of visibility; shadowy road; curved road. These risk point of road was improved by self, and also operated from collaborative organization. The risk point management was accomplished by communities on variety ways, as well, the collaboration was transferred risk data, while the risk point management was difficulty action. Consequently, the achievement after implementation shows road accident event as community participatory empowerment building. However, this research points organization level of implementation should be emphasized engagement on community participation, which connect to accomplishment and sustainable, affect to prevention and decrease road accident in communities.