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Engineering based measures to manage speeds on rural roads Turner, Blair

By: Publication details: Linköping VTI, 2013Description: 11 s, CDISBN:
  • 9789163729737
Subject(s): Online resources: In: Proceedings of the 16th International Conference Road Safety on Four Continents: Beijing, China. 15-17 May 2013Bibl.nr: VTI 2013.0031Location: VTI, Ex 1: RefNotes: Konferens: Road safety on four continents: 16th international conference, 2013, Beijing, China Abstract: Speed is a major contributor to crashes worldwide, including those on rural roads. The association of Australian and New Zealand road agencies (Austroads) has completed a program of research to provide guidance for managing speeds on these roads. The research focuses on road engineering based measures to address this problem. This paper provides a summary from this research, identifying speed-related treatments for higher risk locations. The research is based on an extensive review of literature, and trials of various treatments, particularly those used where speed reduction is likely to have greatest impact (e.g. curves, intersections and approaching small towns). Where available, information is provided on the expected speed and crash reduction from such treatments. Along with the general research findings, information is provided on an analysis to determine the effectiveness of vehicle activated signs; and the benefits of rural/urban gateway treatments.
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Konferens: Road safety on four continents: 16th international conference, 2013, Beijing, China

Speed is a major contributor to crashes worldwide, including those on rural roads. The association of Australian and New Zealand road agencies (Austroads) has completed a program of research to provide guidance for managing speeds on these roads. The research focuses on road engineering based measures to address this problem. This paper provides a summary from this research, identifying speed-related treatments for higher risk locations. The research is based on an extensive review of literature, and trials of various treatments, particularly those used where speed reduction is likely to have greatest impact (e.g. curves, intersections and approaching small towns). Where available, information is provided on the expected speed and crash reduction from such treatments. Along with the general research findings, information is provided on an analysis to determine the effectiveness of vehicle activated signs; and the benefits of rural/urban gateway treatments.