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City of Wollongong

This category covers crash barrier systems to improve road safety for all users.

Things we consider when planning for road barriers are shown below.

ConsiderationWeighting
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 roadLow