OBSTACLES ALONG THE ROAD

OBSTAKESL LANGS DE WEG

In this literature review obstacles are considered simply as subjects which are placed in zones along the highways. This category includes lighting columns, trees, traffic signs, and bridge piers. These all have a useful function but can be dangerous by design or by their location. To show ways in which the danger can be decreased, a study is made of national and international literature. This report is in an abridged form. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV

  Bezuidenhoutseweg 62
  The Hague,   Netherlands  2594 AW
• Authors:
  • Schoon, C C
• Publication Date: 1977

Language

• Dutch

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Breakaway supports; Bridge piers; Crash cushions; Drums (Containers); Guardrails; Hazards; Highway safety; Highways; Lighting columns; Obstructions (Navigation); Paved shoulders; Prevention; Traffic signs; Trees; Vegetation
• ITRD Terms: 3434: Bridge pier; 5589: Frangible joint; 2916: Hard shoulder; 527: Lighting column; 1644: Obstacle; 9149: Prevention; 1686: Safety fence; 553: Traffic sign; 2488: Vegetation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00173334
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: Monograph
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 28 1978 12:00AM