Egor Golov's speech
On 14–15 April, the IV All-Russian Congress "Roads. Bridges. Improvement" was held in Izhevsk to become a key platform for discussing the future of the country's road infrastructure. Egor Golov, Associate Professor at the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction and PhD of Engineering Sciences, represented the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
The congress, held with the support of the Government and the Ministry of Transport and Road Management of the Udmurt Republic, brought together over 150 experts from 20 regions of Russia. Participants included representatives of federal and regional road agencies, leading construction companies, research centers, and manufacturers of innovative materials and equipment. The event marked an important step in the implementation of the national "Infrastructure for Life" project and demonstrated the regions' commitment to a systemic approach to road management.
Egor Golov presented a report on a comprehensive assessment of the transport and operational condition of highways based on road safety criteria. The key focus of the presentation was the developed methodology for a complex assessment of highway conditions—a systems approach that allows for an overall analysis of the road network and the precise identification of areas with reduced safety. Application of this methodology not only allowed for the identification of specific problem areas of the Udmurt Republic road network but also for the prioritization of repair work, taking into account budgeting considerations. The results of a comprehensive analysis of road parameters were presented: from geometric characteristics (roadway width, curve radii, slopes, etc.) to the condition of the road surface and the presence of road infrastructure elements—markings, signs, barriers, and lighting. Particular attention was paid to traffic accident statistics, including their frequency, severity of consequences, and typical causes.
The participation of a SPbGASU professor in the event underscored our university's high status as a leading institution training specialists for the transportation industry and contributed to strengthening ties between the academic community and practicing engineers. The congress also discussed key areas of industry development, such as digitalization, the implementation of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), the use of composite and special materials, the reconstruction of complex road sections, and the engineering protection of bridge structures.