SAFE SEGREGATION OF URBAN TRAFFIC BY GRADE SEPARATION. SINO-BRITISH HIGHWAYS AND URBAN TRAFFIC CONFERENCE. PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCE HELD IN BEIJING 17TH-22ND NOVEMBER 1986

This paper discusses several relevant factors in the complex task of planning for the safe segregation of urban traffic. Aspects considered include: (1) safety; (2) design considerations; (3) operational benefits; (4) environmental factors; (5) evaluation of options; and (6) construction methods. Grade separation can greatly increase safety and reduce vehicle user costs. Segregation of vehicles from pedestrians and cyclists will significantly reduce the number of accidents, so that pedestrian/cyclist networks should be designed to be as comprehensive as possible; this is especially important in China, where the bicycle is a very important mode of travel. During the development of grade separated schemes, many options must be considered and assessed realistically; this task can be assisted by using operational frameworks as a decision aid. Early in the design process, the method of construction should also be considered. Grade separation and traffic segregation play an important part in reducing congestion and improving safety in a city; all such schemes should be considered comprehensively as part of the city's overall transport planning policy. (TRRL)

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• Authors:
  • Garrett, R J
• Publication Date: 1986

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 525-533
• Serial:
  • Publication of: INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
  • Publisher: Institution of Electrical Engineers
  • ISSN: 0537-9989

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Construction management; Design; Interchanges; Pedestrian safety; Specifications; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: Hong Kong (China); United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Pedestrian protection
• ITRD Terms: 8525: Conference; 3666: Construction method; 9011: Design (overall design); 8131: Hong Kong; 433: Interchange; 350: Segregation (traffic, pedestrians); 187: Specification (standard); 177: Specifications; 8119: United Kingdom; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00493155
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1990 12:00AM