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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