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An exploration of alternative intersection designs in the context of Safe System
Nimmi Candappa1, David Logan1, Nicole Van Nes2
1Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash Injury Research Institute, Australia.
Abstract:
Fatal and serious injury crashes persist at intersections despite current efforts to address this. Little research specifically investigates the role played by existing intersection design in perpetuating serious intersection crash outcomes despite an increasing move to incorporate Safe System design on to roads. This paper identifies design principles deemed important to align intersection design with Safe System approaches, including exploring the impact of speed and angle on overall kinetic energy of a crash. Existing as well as new intersection designs are presented that are believed to incorporate the identified principles. An assessment is made of the alignment of the new and existing designs with the identified principles.
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