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 |