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title: "Data-Driven Road Safety & Tactical Urbanism | Compartment S4"
description: "We use data-driven crash analysis and tactical urbanism to redesign dangerous intersections. From geometric correction to traffic-calming landmarks, we create safer streets."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4/community-public-space-design/data-driven-road-safety-tactical-urbanism
last_updated: 2025-09-12
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# Data-Driven Road Safety & Tactical Urbanism

Tribe Verified · Improving safety at Bengaluru's major junctions

By [Compartment S4](https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4) · Studios in Ahmedabad & Bengaluru; Public space projects across India · ₹75 per square foot (estimate)

Part of [Community & Public Space Design](https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4/community-public-space-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/compartment_s4/community-public-space-design/gallery)

Streets are defined by movement, but movement needs to be safe. We bridge the gap between raw crash data and urban design to transform dangerous intersections into calm, functional spaces.

## Photos and videos

- ![The Urban Twist, a sculptural brick column we designed for a major crossroads in Ahmedabad. It serves as an urban marker that is both a tribute to the city's heritage and a modern traffic-calming element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86b399dc-caf1-4e02-9a10-d20f2d194898)
- ![A daytime view of the Urban Twist, with motion-blurred traffic emphasizing its location at a bustling junction. The sculpture provides a point of visual stability amidst the movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/572f3cf6-2a5a-4110-8917-66c51c8fbe98)
- ![The twisted brick column in its wider urban context, surrounded by modern commercial buildings. The design bridges the gap between Ahmedabad's traditional brick architecture and its contemporary growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04f2a692-f2be-46cb-9cd4-78777d5a9a14)
- ![An aerial night view of the junction, with light trails from vehicles swirling around the illuminated Urban Twist sculpture, highlighting its role as a central anchor in the urban landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01225006-7e81-4c84-a6e5-9013e75e94d3)
- ![A long-exposure shot showing the flow of traffic around the Urban Twist. The design of the roundabout and the sculpture itself helps to organize and slow vehicular movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca93f799-befc-41cc-9aab-09e0a021a0c8)
- ![A close-up detail of the spiraling brickwork on the Urban Twist. The precise craftsmanship gives a sense of dynamic movement to a simple, traditional material.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbf82dd0-1a7d-4733-b570-791b71e931c6)
- ![The Urban Twist column against a clear blue sky, emphasizing its sculptural form and the texture of the brick.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b2463de-30f9-46ea-9a1d-01521ff53b81)
- [Video: A video collage showing the construction process of the Urban Twist, from laying the first bricks to the near-finished form, revealing the intricate labor behind the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa4b4830-6dc6-4cea-aae0-bcb3d0f944e8)
- ![A collage of the completed Urban Twist, showing it from different angles and at different times of day, capturing its multifaceted presence in the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/020c03f3-bd91-4213-8af6-79a76c1ce7df)
- ![The title card for 'Project Intersect', our initiative focused on road safety. The tagline "small interventions large impact" encapsulates our philosophy of using targeted design to create safer streets.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77f0891e-f867-4f49-97e5-34d246ae8e26)
- ![A heat map of crash data in Bengaluru, which forms the basis of our road safety work. This graphic illustrates how we use data to identify high-risk corridors and intersections for intervention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df41a898-3674-48e8-8e25-b17a93a8ccb1)
- ![A graphic showing our focus on transforming 'Blackspots to Design Interventions' in Bengaluru. Our journey involves deep analysis of crash data to understand the 'why' behind road accidents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf2fa127-ebc8-4e9c-afea-70e73c26c987)
- ![This crash data heat map shows that 41% of crashes occurred on National Highways. Our study focuses on these outlying areas to decode crash patterns and develop targeted solutions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a931be64-b281-4951-8cd6-8d27858a503e)
- ![An excerpt from an FIR report. Our process involves analyzing these reports to extract key details often missing from official data, such as the cause and type of collision.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8feef745-5465-40f5-b5a3-7817c4ed1a11)
- ![A table showing the attributes we add to crash data analysis. By extracting context like road type, cause of collision, and infrastructure audits from FIRs, we bridge the gap between data and design solutions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4659967-ce71-4df4-a382-935aa6137d1a)
- ![A diagram of our matrix-based framework, which links the cause and context of a crash to derive specific countermeasures, creating an actionable tool for decision-makers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/448e4dce-bcb9-4709-b26f-21299c01accb)
- ![A table identifying the top 10 blackspots in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region. Based on this data, we proposed interventions for 5 of these critical locations to improve road safety.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f489860b-1ca4-467f-a027-343f817f8642)
- ![A proposed design plan for the Byatarayanpura Junction. This technical drawing shows our recommendations for geometry realignment and other safety interventions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbc6a53b-83e5-4bce-8ec9-49e274ee900d)
- ![Photos of our completed work on Race Course Road, where we used placemaking and realignment to create safe pedestrian crossings and shaded seating areas at a dynamic junction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4175f9b-cbef-46e1-b44c-cfc87292ec21)
- ![Our tactical redesign of the Attibele Intersection, where we addressed carriage-way realignment, created safe school zones, and streamlined bus stops and parking to reduce pedestrian exposure to traffic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9b5fbae-8422-483c-b592-41e0f3a1dac8)
- ![The poster for our 'Decoding Blackspots' workshop, a 3-day immersive event engaging masters students in solving real-world road safety challenges in Bengaluru.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7666d648-1e77-42ef-9d75-0595407b9294)
- ![The itinerary for our Project Intersect workshop, covering learning from practitioners, on-site blackspot audits, and collaborative design solutioning sessions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b142e2b5-a893-4936-917c-a5724073669b)
- ![An aerial map of the 'Blackspots Corridor' on South NH 44, identifying the three critical locations of Electronic City Bus Stop, Toll Plaza, and Veerasandra Junction that we audited.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/551d009d-a72f-44bc-9af8-6e8336dc88fc)
- ![A map of the second blackspot corridor, focusing on the Hebbagodi Metro Station and Bus Stop, another key area for our road safety interventions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e745ad95-6b65-4d83-89af-b3a9ea47ee3f)
- ![A map showing the top 10 blackspots along the Electronic City to Hebbagodi corridor, with our five chosen intervention sites highlighted.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e42175a-5689-408f-8f15-dc9b8062397e)
- ![Day 1 of our workshop: conducting blackspot audits on-site with students and experts to map movements, activities, and safety concerns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ef1ff9e-1864-4e28-8b65-dd5b2557ef69)
- ![A road safety auditor and students during a field audit, discussing actionable interventions based on direct observation and expert insights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4a20997-3552-4f4f-b1bb-feaf9f77dffa)
- ![Days 2 and 3: a collaborative design session where students and experts work together on drawings and satellite maps to develop solutions for the audited blackspots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c46b5d1d-ff8f-4275-bfd6-18802e44672d)
- ![Another view of the collaborative design and solutioning workshop, with teams deeply engaged in problem-solving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9d6dd76c-f28f-49c5-af5f-76cb0a5d540a)
- ![A screenshot from the online webinar with road safety experts, where we shared data analysis techniques and discussed how to get critical information from sources like FIRs and iRAD data.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58d860d6-2066-4380-8d8e-368b2e3ebd96)
- ![The group photo from our 'Decoding Blackspots' workshop in Bengaluru, bringing together the next generation of urban designers with current practitioners.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2075a642-bbd6-4d6b-9446-4f8ad9ff592d)
- ![A graphic summarizing the 'Decoding Intersections' workshop, the first edition of our Project Intersect series, which focused on three critical blackspots on the North NH.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb55dc00-f542-47a1-a06f-ed45bdccb956)
- ![A slide from our workshop orientation, where we introduced students to the basics of road and junction design through an online webinar with partner organizations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5deab179-9258-473c-ab46-e47d3f2d4613)
- ![Photos showing our process of taking recommendations from on-site discussions forward to meetings with key stakeholders like the NHAI to discuss design and implementation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/792c5d32-7e38-4de2-8fd2-61f049cb9a22)
- ![An interactive map from our Project Intersect webpage, which visualizes road safety data and our intervention sites across Bengaluru.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc9b2a7b-442a-4f98-93c9-ae947d8e1cd8)
- ![A preview of the interactive webpage we designed for Project Intersect, created to educate users on safe junction design and the impact of our interventions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6154e6ed-d54c-4476-9ddd-f246f85fa556)
- ![A diagram from our webpage explaining the interventions and their impact, making complex urban design solutions accessible to a wider audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03a0935f-a3f6-4d59-aa7f-6b64a0dd9a00)
- ![A collage showing the real-world impact of our tactical urbanism project at Attibele, where we created a safe school zone with playful, colorful ground markings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ae811ab-de6b-4ff4-aaba-8baa8a540791)
- [Video: Glimpses from our exhibit at the Namma Raste event in Bengaluru, where we showcased our road safety work and launched a countermeasure dashboard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e651319e-7888-48f6-8586-2ef9b3ce9b53)
- ![A team member explaining our detailed research and design panels at the Namma Raste exhibition, engaging with visitors and other urban practitioners.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ab91297-8110-4f56-9e3a-a6db90176472)
- ![A slide from our presentation explaining the need to move beyond generic, city-wide recommendations by bringing more context into crash data analysis for more effective solutions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1491e4d1-d182-4e18-9811-b5e2ef32fdef)

## About Data-Driven Road Safety & Tactical Urbanism

We don't just add speed bumps or paint lines. Our process starts by digitizing local FIR reports to map actual collision patterns, linking causes like skidding or poor visibility to specific infrastructure flaws. Whether it involves redesigning turning radii at a busy Bengaluru intersection or installing a sculptural landmark that naturally calms traffic, our interventions are evidence-based, data-backed, and built to save lives while reclaiming space for pedestrians.

### From Crash Data to Concrete Solutions
Traditional road safety analysis often relies on aggregated numbers that miss the 'why' behind an incident. We approach this differently. By diving into granular FIR data and geolocating crash points, we identify the missing links—weather, visibility, road geometry—that standard reports overlook. This analytical foundation allows us to propose surgical interventions rather than sweeping, ineffective changes.

### Our Tactical Toolbox
Safety is built through geometry and clarity. We utilize tactical urbanism—using paint, bollards, and physical markers—to reclaim asphalt and define clear paths for all road users. This might look like a redesigned pedestrian refuge island or a sculptural element that creates a visual anchor, forcing vehicles to slow down at a critical junction.

### Bridging Heritage and Modern Flow
Our work extends beyond safety to placemaking. In cities like Ahmedabad, we have integrated heritage-inspired brickwork into junction markers, creating 'Urban Twists' that serve as traffic-calming devices while honoring local context. Every project, whether a high-traffic National Highway junction or a quiet neighbourhood corner, follows a cycle: Data Audit, Stakeholder Liaison, Tactical Implementation, and Post-Intervention Analysis. We believe that a well-designed street is not just an efficient conduit for vehicles, but a safe public space for the people who walk it every day.

## About Compartment S4

We are a collective of eight friends who see city planning as a conversation, not just a blueprint. We spend as much time on site with local residents and data logs as we do at our drawing boards, ensuring every intersection we redesign actually makes sense for the daily commuter.

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