Sustainable Inland Transport Connectivity Indicators

Temporary extension of seafarers' visas stranded due to lockdowns.

Temporary exemption from weight control for essential goods transport vehicles.

Temporary increase of maximum daily driving limit to ensure essential deliveries.

Temporary reduction of mandatory driver rest times to support logistics.

Availability of help points at BCPs for drivers during emergencies.

Availability of sanitary infrastructure at BCPs and along roads.

Access to food shops along international roads for drivers during lockdowns.

Availability of medical checkpoints at BCPs for health screening.

Requirement of medical certificates for border crossing during pandemics.

Routine disinfection of rest and parking areas along international corridors.

Existence of protocols to expedite movement of goods at border crossing points (BCPs) during pandemics..

Protocols include a prioritized list of essential goods (e.g., healthcare, agricultural products) for cross-border movement..

Protocols provide for fast-track treatment of trucks carrying essential goods, including health-related supplies.

Existence of crisis teams to manage and coordinate customs and cross-border tasks during emergencies.

Protocols allow extending BCP operating hours to reduce clearance time and ensure supply chain continuity.

Temporary simplification of country of origin procedures during emergencies.

Relief or deadline extension of import duty payment for healthcare-related goods.

Temporary extension of validity for transport-related certificates during pandemics.

Temporary extension of validity for driving licenses of transport operators.

Use of ICT and electronic signaling to manage traffic in real-time under hazard conditions.

Proportion of BCPs accessible via multiple independent routes to reduce vulnerability.

Degree of harmonization of the UN Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1968) in the national laws covering traffic rules for drivers and specific rules for professional drivers, such as National Highway Code and Road Traffic Regulations.

The existence of rules on traffic behaviour concerning position on carriageway, manoeuvring, overtaking, passing of traffic, change of directions, behaviour at intersections and level-crossings, giving way and use of lamps.  

The existence and effectiveness of rules on speed. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations on speed limit (see indicator 1-SO-1.1d) in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules.

Ratio of the number of violations of exceeding the speed limit to the total number of recorded traffic violations on the (inter)national roads per year. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system.

The existence and effectiveness of rules on the compulsory use of safety equipment: (1) safety belts; (2) child restraint systems; and (3) helmets. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations on the use of safety equipment (see indicator 1-SO-1.1f) in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules.

Ratio of the number of violations on the compulsory use of safety equipment (safety belts, child restraint systems, and helmets) to the total number of recorded traffic violations on the (inter)national roads per year. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system.

The existence and effectiveness of rules to strictly regulate loading of vehicles and carriage of passengers and put in place specific regulations for cargo securing for road transport and for carriage of passengers by buses and coaches. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations on cargo loading and carriage of passengers on the (inter)national roads in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system.

Ratio of the number of cars and trucks that are stopped by the police per year to the total number of vehicles on the (inter)national roads per year. 
If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system.

The existence of special traffic regulations for motorways and/or tunnels, such as prohibition of standing and parking, prohibition of reversing or making a U-turn, and the obligation to have the lights of the vehicle on in tunnels.

The existence and effectiveness of rules regarding distraction during driving due to the use of infotainment systems, portable electronic devices or mobile phones. The effectiveness of the rules can be assessed by analysing the number of violations of distracted driving (see indicator 1-SO-1.1k) in the last five years, where a decreasing trend can represent effective rules.

Ratio of the number of violations of distracted driving to the total number of recorded traffic violations on the (inter)national roads per year. If the data for the (inter)national roads is not available, the total data in the country may be used. Please indicate this in the scoring system.

The existence of an adequate system that sets out minimum requirements of curriculum and qualifications of professional driving establishments (Certificate of Professional Competence), requirements for obtaining a driving permit, including contents and procedure of both theoretical and practical exams, and requirements for training and certification for driving instructors and retraining for professional drivers.

Ratio of the number of commercial vehicles involved in international transport that are equipped with tachograph, to the total number of commercial vehicles involved in international transport in the country per year.

Ratio of the number of vehicles involved in international transport that are equipped with operational tachographs (being used), to the total number of vehicles with tachographs involved in international transport in the country per year. The scoring can be based on:
•  data collected from a survey by logging the number of trucks with operational tachographs at border crossing points (BCPs) (in fact, the BCP police may enforce technical standards upon entry); or
•  country’s statistics on roadside inspection on driving and resting time rules, for example if the percentage of violations of non-operational tachographs is 5%, then the score is 10.

The existence and effectiveness of regulations on cargo securing that include the standards of safety of loads on vehicles, truck loading code, etc.

Number of crashes involving international traffic, due to violating the traffic rules per year.

The extent to which a National Road Safety System (NRSS) is developed based on the UNRSTF (United Nations Road Safety Truyst Fund) Global Framework Plan of Action for Road Safety (GFPARS), which comprises 5 pillars: (1) Road safety management; (2) Safe user; (3) Safe vehicle; (4) Safe road; (5) Effective post-crash response.

The extent to which Post-Crash Response standards and procedures are developed based on the UNRSTF Global Framework Plan of Action for Road Safety (GFPARS), which comprises eight actions: 
1) Introduce legal requirement for anyone to perform first-aid activities within his/her
Capacity; 2) Introduce standards for post-crash professional emergency response; 3) Introduce framework for rehabilitation programmes; 4) Establish a link between liability insurance and financing of care for crash victims, and rehabilitation programmes; 5) Enable multi-disciplinary crash rescue operation and investigation; 6) Introduce a clear framework for crash investigation and data collection; 7) Designate authorities responsible for implementation including enforcement of the existing standards as well as for their further development, as necessary; 8) Assess effectiveness and completeness of standards (completeness of standards benchmarked against international regulatory framework) 

Ratio of the total length of dual carriageway international roads to the total length of the international roads in the country.

Harmonization of international standards for road signs, signals, and marking into the national legislations (e.g. Traffic Signs Regulations and Manual).

The IRI (International Roughness Index) rating for the total length of the international roads.

The number of parking lots at secured parking area (in absolute number) as a percentage of the throughput of trucks in 24 hours.

The number of cases of reported cargo theft per 100,000 trucks involved in trade (import and export) per year.

Number of national vehicle regulations applied for new vehicles, which are developed in harmony with international agreements such as the United Nations agreements on vehicle regulations. 

Degree of application of periodic technical inspections (PTIs) of vehicles.

Degree of recognition of vehicle registration documentation applied in the country.
Notes:
“Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Average cost for foreign drivers wishing to enter the country, if allowed. The cost involved is the cost per entry, defined as the cost associated with visa, fees, insurance, and a temporary driving license and temporary taxes for vehicle registration, if applicable.

The number of accredited technical inspection centres per million vehicles.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the list of perishable foodstuffs and corresponding transport conditions, in the national laws and legislations.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the requirements for testing and approval of the special equipment used for the transport of perishable foodstuffs, in the national laws and legislations. It concerns insulated, refrigerated, mechanically refrigerated or heated equipment as set out in the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP).
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. 

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the requirements for classification of the special equipment used for the transport of perishable foodstuffs, in the national laws and legislations. It concerns distinguishing marks that are affixed to the special equipment as set out in the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP).
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the issuance of certificates and certification plates of compliance for the special equipment used for the transport of perishable foodstuffs, in the national laws and legislations. 
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  .  

Ratio of the number of roadside checks conducted on trucks transporting perishable foodstuffs to the total number of trucks transporting perishable foodstuffs involved in international transport in the country per year. 
It concerns checks to verify whether the requirements concerning transport of perishable foodstuffs have been met.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the classification of dangerous goods for transport, in the national laws and legislations.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on marking and labelling of packages of dangerous goods, in the national laws and legislations.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community. 

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on placarding and marking in the national laws and legislations. It concerns placarding and marking of all types of containers and vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions on the required documentation and information, in the national laws and legislations. It concerns documents that accompany the transport of dangerous goods.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Percentage of traffic classified as transport of dangerous goods on the international road network.

Degree of harmonization of international/regional legal instruments and/or recommendations in the training provisions for personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods in the country. It concerns personnel other than the driver, including vehicle crew, consignor, carrier, consignee, loader, packer, filler, tank-container/portable tank operator, and unloader.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Degree of harmonization of international/regional provisions in the national legislations on the requirements for undertakings involved in the transport of dangerous goods related activities (which include the carriage, or the related packing, loading, filling or unloading) to appoint one or more safety adviser responsible for helping to prevent the risks for people, property or the environment inherent to such activities.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Ratio of the number of safety adviser training certificates issued/renewed per year by a national competent authority or its accredited authorized body to the total number of undertakings involved in the transport of dangerous goods related activities.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the provision of security awareness training for persons involved in the transport of dangerous goods. The internationally agreed elements of security awareness training are set out in ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road).
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Degree of harmonization of international/regional provisions in the national legislations on the procedures for approvals of inspection bodies by the competent authority. The inspection bodies carry out conformity assessments, periodic inspections, intermediate inspections, exceptional checks and surveillance of the in-house inspection service (in case of delegation of inspection tasks) for pressure receptacles.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Revocation or restriction of the approval, given by the competent authority, to inspection bodies that are no longer in compliance with the requirements or do not follow the procedures specified in the provisions of ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). 
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Availability of information on transport restrictions applicable to the transport of dangerous goods.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national legislations on the requirements for adopting, implementing, complying with a security plan when transporting high consequence dangerous goods.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national legislations on the procedures for reporting a serious accident or incident takes place during loading, filling, carriage or unloading of dangerous goods. The report shall be made by the loader, filler, carrier or consignee, and developed based on the model prescribed by international/regional agreements.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

The extent to which the carriage of dangerous goods is subject to the mandatory use of vehicles required by the international standards for the carriage of dangerous goods as regards their construction, type approval, ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) approval and annual technical inspection.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national legislations on the provision of instructions in writing, in a language understood by the crew, to be carried on board for actions to be taken in the event of an accident or emergency.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national legislations on requirements for the construction, testing and approval of packaging (all types), tank and bulk containers for the transport of dangerous goods.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national regulatory provisions concerning loading, unloading and handling of dangerous goods. 
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national legislations on requirements concerning transport units and equipment on board, including fire-fighting equipment and equipment for personal protection.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed rules in the national law on tunnel categorization when applying restrictions to the passage of vehicles carrying dangerous goods through tunnels. According to ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road), there are five tunnel categories that define the degree of restrictions for the carriage of dangerous goods.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

Availability of information on tunnel categorization (including road signs and signals), notifications of tunnel prohibitions/restrictions and alternative routes for transport of dangerous goods.

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national law on the requirements of vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods, as regards their construction, type approval, ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) approval and annual technical inspection.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.  

Degree of harmonization of internationally/regionally agreed provisions in the national law on the requirements to be complied with by the vehicle crew, such as use of fire-fighting appliances, prohibition of smoking, portable lighting apparatus, running the engine during loading or unloading, and use of the parking brakes and wheel chocks.
Notes:
- “Region” should be defined as a group of countries that are engaged in economic cooperation such as, for example, the Southern African Development Community.

The number of possible existing alternative ways to deviate vehicles reduces the consequences of an infrastructure asset being out of service.

The possibility of using another transport means to satisfy transport demand reduces the consequences of an infrastructure asset being out of service.

The possibility of providing a temporary alternative route for vehicles reduces the consequences on infrastructure users.

The presence of a safe shutdown or warning system that prevents users from accessing or enables them to bypass a damaged road section helps reduce the consequences of a climate hazard.

The presence of emergency/evacuation paths allows users to escape in case of danger, which reduces the consequence of a climate hazard (specific)

The presence of temporary solutions for installing protection barriers/equipment prevents the infrastructure from being affected by a climate hazard (relevant to landslide or flooding hazards)

The condition of the transport infrastructure exposed to hazard.

The condition of protection barriers/equipment.

The expected condition of transport infrastructure after a specific climate hazard.

The expected condition of the protection barriers/equipment after a landslide

The accessibility of the infrastructure affects the ability and time required to restore it.

The extent of past damages due to climate hazards.
 

The frequency of past climate hazards.

The expected frequency of future climate hazards.

The expected severity of future climate hazards.

The extent of vegetation affecting the likelihood of future hazards (e.g. flooding, landslides) and the probability of restoration interventions/ service interruptions.

The amount of traffic affects the consequences of a climate hazard.

The amount of dangerous goods traffic.

The budget availability for restoration affects speed of restoration.

The presence of a monitoring strategy raises the awareness of the state of the infrastructure asset and is likely to increase preparedness to react when necessary.

The presence of a maintenance strategy increases the likelihood that a transport infrastructure asset will be in a condition to resist a climate hazard.

The extent of interventions executed prior to the climate hazard affects the likelihood that the transport infrastructure asset will be in a condition to resist a landslide.

The presence of an emergency plan.

The practicing of the emergency plan.

Ratio of the number of alternative fuel passenger cars involved in international transport, to the total number of passenger cars involved in international transport in the country per year. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels, natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells.

Ratio of the number of alternative fuel buses involved in international transport, to the total number of buses involved in international transport in the country per year. It concerns buses carrying more than 9 passengers. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels, natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells.

Ratio of the number of alternative fuel trucks involved in international transport, to the total number of trucks involved in international transport in the country per year. It concerns trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels, natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells.

The average age of passenger cars in the country

The average age of buses involved in international transport. It concerns buses carrying more than nine passengers.

The average age of trucks involved in international transport. It concerns trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons

The level of stringency of the national vehicle emission legislation concerning the minimum emission standard for new vehicles.

The method used to measure CO2 emissions from road vehicles and the application of vehicle taxation based on the measured CO2 emission levels.

The application of noise regulations, restricting the amount/duration/source of noise, to reduce excessive noise levels of motor vehicles, through requirements applied to: (1) powertrain noise; (2) tire noise; (3) audible warning signals (horn); (4) Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) for electric vehicles; (5) replacement silencers.

Ratio of the passenger kilometres performed with road transport modes to the total passenger kilometres involved in international journeys per year. 

Degree of application of operational models/software tools to predict weather-related risks to transport infrastructure. It concerns the application of the following tiers according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
-  tier 1: simplest method with default values; 
-  tier 2: similar to tier 1 but with country-specific emission factor and other data;
-  tier 3: more complex approaches (models).
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Degree of implementation of technical adaptation measures for road to project climate change impacts on road transport system and to propose adaptation options. Some examples of documents where such measures are addressed are Highways Agency Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Framework Model (UK), Advanced Road Weather Information Systems (Canada), and Costs of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation (France).

Ratio of the number of alternative fuel filling stations along international roads and inland stations, to the total number of fuel filling stations along international roads and inland stations. Alternative fuels are defined as electric, hybrid, liquid biofuel (includes biogasoline, biodiesels and other liquid biofuels), natural gas (CNG/LNG) and hydrogen/fuel cells. Alternative fuel filling stations can be defined as alternative fuel filling points as a part of fuel filling stations.