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Safe System Snippet 459: Paint By Numbers (AS1742.10)

Safe System Snippet 459: Paint By Numbers (AS1742.10)

In the 2024 update to the Australian Standard 1742: Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 10: Pedestrian control and protection there was clarification on the correct colours to mark crossing points. ⬛⬜ For a Pedestrian Crossing (AKA Zebra Crossing), it’s...

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Safe System Snippet 458: Compact Urban Roundabouts

Safe System Snippet 458: Compact Urban Roundabouts

Safe System Solutions completed an independent evaluation of the effectiveness of this compact urban roundabout in Mildura. It showed a 19.20km/h reduction of entry speed (average), with new 85th percentile speed of entering vehicles of 19.26km/h (and 99th percentile...

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Safe System Snippet 454: Motorcyclists and Median Openings

Safe System Snippet 454: Motorcyclists and Median Openings

Closing median openings is one of the treatments we recommend in the Making Roads Motorcycle Friendly guidelines (download it free here: https://lnkd.in/gnFcWptT). These openings, while common on many high-volume urban routes, can pose unnecessary risks to...

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Safe System Snippet 453: Less is More

Safe System Snippet 453: Less is More

Human brains are incredible, but they have limits - especially when processing large amounts of information when driving. Research shows that as a driver’s workload increases, their performance decreases. This is particularly true when navigating roads cluttered with...

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Safe System Snippet 452: Filter Turns at Traffic Signals

Safe System Snippet 452: Filter Turns at Traffic Signals

Filter right turns at signalised intersections is where right turning traffic is allowed to “filter” through gaps in oncoming traffic. These intersections allow drivers/riders to judge and execute turns based on traffic conditions.  We have long advocated for a...

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Safe System Snippet 451: Median Safety – The Research

Safe System Snippet 451: Median Safety – The Research

We recently prepared a comprehensive report for Austroads emphasising the critical role of median barriers in mitigating the risk of head-on crashes on high-speed, two-lane roads across Australia and New Zealand. Head-on collisions in high-speed environments generate...

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Safe System Snippet 450: Building Safer School Crossings

Safe System Snippet 450: Building Safer School Crossings

Protecting children as they travel to and from school garners strong community support for robust safety measures. These improvements not only safeguard children but also benefit all road users in school zones. Over the past decade, we’ve worked extensively on road...

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Safe System Snippet 449: Wide Median Challenges

Safe System Snippet 449: Wide Median Challenges

Wide Median Treatments were introduced in Victoria during the 1980s as a way to manage side-road movements at intersections on high-speed, divided rural roads. These treatments use wide medians and deflected paths to highlight the intersection and control vehicle...

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Safe System Snippet 447: Sign Poles and Motorcyclists

Safe System Snippet 447: Sign Poles and Motorcyclists

Most road signs in Australia are mounted on galvanized steel tube posts, typically C250L0 (or sometimes lighter C350L0). These posts are designed to deform on impact, reducing vehicle damage and protecting occupants.  However, the risk for cyclists and motorcyclists...

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Safe System Snippet 446: Post Crash Care

Safe System Snippet 446: Post Crash Care

One often overlooked element of the Safe System is post-crash care. This is how quickly and effectively injured parties receive medical attention after a crash event. The speed and quality of care can make a significant difference in reducing the severity of...

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Safe System Snippet 445: The Real Cost of Speeding

Safe System Snippet 445: The Real Cost of Speeding

In 2015, US data scientist Max Galka made a startling revelation in his analysis of the social cost of speeding. For every 1 minute saved by speeding, 2.5 minutes of human life are lost. This data is another way to try to get across the message of the cost of speeding...

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Safe System Snippet 444: Bent-out Cycle Lane Crossings

Safe System Snippet 444: Bent-out Cycle Lane Crossings

Bent-out cycle lane crossings are designed to provide a gap of one or two car lengths between the main carriageway and crossing. This provides an area where a vehicle can store when they turn off the main carriageway; creating safer turning movements and increasing...

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Safe System Snippet 443: Cyclists on the Road

Safe System Snippet 443: Cyclists on the Road

Cycling harassment is a widespread issue. Over a 12-month period, 76% of male cyclists and 72% of female cyclists reported being harassed while on their bike (Heesch et al., 2011). The most common forms of harassment included driving too close (66%), shouting abuse...

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