The former Dienst Verkeerskunde of Rijkswaterstaat commissioned SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research to develop a strategy for an 'inherent safe' reconstruction of 80 km/h through roads in the Netherlands. The first part of the study is the conceptualization phase. It classifies 80 km/h through roads mainly as 'main roads' meant for both a smooth and safe traffic operation, and traveling over a longer distance. In order to obtain 'inherent safe' 80 km/h through roads, they should be designed and implemented in such a way that the risks and consequences of accidents will be minimal. Therefore, they should meet a number of requirements, for instance: (1) accessibility to fast traffic only; (2) the physical segregation of the driving directions into two carriageways in order to prevent the risk of head on collisions; (3) the construction of stopping places for vehicles and buses, possibly not bordering directly on the road; (4) a sufficient capacity to prevent congestion; (5) a clear and timely visible road signaling system; and (6) the choice of the multi-level junction.


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    Title :

    Inherent Veilige 80 km/uur-Wegen: Ontwikkeling van een Strategie voor een Duurzaam-Veilige (Her)inrichting van Doorgaande 80 km/uur-Wegen. Deel 1. Keuze van de Relevante Wegen en het Opstellen van Criteria en Eisen (Inherent Safe 80 km/h Roads. Development of a Strategy for an 'Inherent Safe' (Re)construction of through 80 km/h Roads in the Netherlands. Part 1. Choice of the Relevant Roads and the Formulation of Criteria and Requirements)


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    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    36 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English