Abstract
In response to continuing serious injury trauma at intersections, an in-depth investigation was completed of crashes at intersections in Victoria, Australia. Adopting a ?green-fields? approach, a primary goal of the investigation was to determine the fundamental design principles required to create intersection designs that are better aligned with the Safe System philosophy. A key principle identified was the need to limit side impact crash speeds to under 50 km/h, recognising that the biomechanical tolerance of the human body exceeds its threshold when exposed to speeds greater than this. Minimising angles and conflict points were also identified as important principles.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 16th International Conference on Road Safety on Four Continents Proceedings |
Editors | Kent Gustafson |
Place of Publication | Link?ping Sweden |
Publisher | Swedish National Road and Transport Institute (VTI) |
Pages | 1 - 15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | Road Safety on Four Continents 2013 - Beijing, China Duration: 15 May 2013 → 17 May 2013 Conference number: 16th https://trid.trb.org/view/1358740 |
Conference
Conference | Road Safety on Four Continents 2013 |
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Abbreviated title | RS4C 2013 |
Country | China |
City | Beijing |
Period | 15/05/13 → 17/05/13 |
Other | Road safety on four continents: 16th international conference, Beijing, China, 15-17 May 2013. Proceedings |
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