Spatial And Temporal Analysis Of Road Traffic Accident Using Geospatial Techniques: The Case Of Durame Town, Snnprs, Ethiopia

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I would like to acknowledge the efforts, support, guidance, cooperation and encouragement of numerous people who directly and indirectly participated in the process and finalization of this Thesis. But first and foremost I would like to give my special Glory and thanks to (almighty God) in the name of Jesus Christ who giving me the health and strength to start and complete my stud. Thank you Lord! I owe many thanks to express my sincere gratitude to my advisor Dr.Ajay Babu and Mr. Solomon Cheru, for his excellent guidance, critical comments and corrections and also encouragement throughout my research time. Your welcoming approach at any time will never be forgotten. Really God bless your Whole life. The data used in this thesis are gathered from cooperative offices in Durame Town. I would like to give thanks to Kambata Tembaro zone traffic police office, Road and transport Authority and Durame Town traffic police Department, road and Transport authority, and municipality for their willing to give available materials. Collaboration in providing me traffic data and for guiding in the field survey. The ultimate cooperation of Jimma University, Geography and Environmental Studies GIS and RS staff members, I would like to thank everyone who has participated in making this thesis successful. av p atitu t y wi T ssa as ul t u t a i ss l v sp t a supp t u i t is s a S a a l t uti ul p ay s y su ss a t w what could I pay back for you? In this regard I have deepest love and thanks to my beloved dear father and mother for their strong support me by morally, psychologically and prayer; words alone cannot express what I owe them for their continuous encouragement that enable me to complete my study. Finally, I want to extend my regards to all my friends and classmates whose names could not be mentioned, for their cooperation and healthy interaction.