This category covers crash barrier systems to improve road safety for all users.
Things we consider when planning for road barriers are shown below.
| Consideration | Weighting | |
|---|---|---|
| Whether it is near a busy road | High | |
| The speed limit and recorded travel speeds in the area | High | |
| The location's crash history (using data from Transport for NSW) | High | |
| The distance between the road and possible hazards such as trees or embankments | Medium | |
| What the severity would be if a vehicle crashed into nearby hazards | Medium | |
| Curves in the road | Low | |