ADB with iRAP and ChinaRAP – SShaanxi Mountain Road Safety Demonstration Project, People’s Republic of China
Implemented by the Shaanxi Provincial Transport Department and ADB with iRAP and ChinaRAP, this $344 million project led to upgrades of more than 850km of roads with improved star ratings, training of more than 200 professionals, and 2,400 students, teachers, parents and residents participating in evidence-based education activities. The length of road rated 3-stars or better increased by 52% and deaths reduced by 33% and injuries by 53%, saving 32 lives and 868 injuries annually.