Road Safety Audit

PROFESOR IR DR AHMAD KAMIL ARSHAD
11 Jun 202024:43

Summary

TLDRThis video script delves into the critical aspects of road safety audits, aiming to ensure the highest safety standards for all road users. It outlines the definition, objectives, and general attributes of a safe road, including proper alignment, cross-section, access control, and traffic management. The script details the audit process involving preparation, site inspections, and report findings, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing potential hazards at various stages of road development, from planning to post-opening.

Takeaways

  • 🛣️ Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a formal examination of road planning, design, construction, and operation to identify potential safety hazards and ensure the highest standard of safety for all road users.
  • 🎯 The goal of RSA is to ensure that all road projects and existing roads provide the highest practicable standard of traffic safety, considering the needs of all users.
  • 🚦 Attributes of a safe road include appropriate horizontal and vertical alignment, proper road cross-section, access control, clear intersections, traffic signing, delineation, pavement quality, drainage, lighting, and overall traffic management.
  • 🔍 RSA objectives include identifying potential safety hazards in new projects, assessing hazardous features in existing roads, ensuring safety requirements are considered in all stages of road projects, and reducing the overall risk of accidents.
  • 📚 The RSA process involves seven steps: preparation of the audit brief, appointment of auditors, assembling background information, initial meetings, conducting the audit, preparing the report, and deciding on required actions.
  • 📈 RSA is most effective when conducted at five key stages in highway development: feasibility and planning, draft design, detailed design, construction and pre-opening, and post-opening.
  • 🏗️ During the construction stage, RSA focuses on traffic management, site inspections, compliance with construction standards, and ensuring safety for all road users during the construction period.
  • 🌳 Post-opening audits of existing roads aim to identify and correct potential hazards proactively, considering wear and tear, traffic operations, and changes due to landscaping.
  • 👷‍♂️ RSA guidelines were first published in 1997 by the Public Works Department of Malaysia, with the involvement of a senior road engineer and a road safety expert from Australia, Edward Button.
  • 📋 The checklist for RSA at different stages includes various elements such as geometric design, road markings, street furniture, traffic control, and environmental considerations.
  • 🚨 For existing roads, RSA checks for safety issues related to normal wear and tear, landscaping changes, and the adequacy of traffic management measures, with a focus on preventing accidents.

Q & A

  • What is the definition of a Road Safety Audit (RSA)?

    -A Road Safety Audit (RSA) is defined as the formal examination of the planning, design, and construction of a road project, as well as the characteristics and operation of an existing road by independent and qualified examiners to identify any potentially unsafe features or operational arrangements that may adversely affect the safety of any road user.

  • What is the primary goal of the road safety audit process?

    -The primary goal of the road safety audit process is to ensure that all road projects and existing roads are capable of providing the highest practicable standard of traffic safety for all road users.

  • What are the general attributes of a safe road according to the script?

    -A safe road has appropriate standards of horizontal and vertical alignment, a road cross-section with appropriate lane and shoulder provisions, access control consistent with the road's function, clearly visible and uncomplicated intersections, traffic signing with clear information, consistent delineation of the roadway, high standard of skid resistance, pavement with good drainage, appropriate street lighting, and overall traffic management that considers the needs of all road users.

  • What are the objectives of a road safety audit?

    -The objectives of a road safety audit are to identify potential safety hazards on new road projects at the appropriate stage, identify hazardous features of existing roads, ensure safety requirements of all users are considered in planning, design, construction, and operation of road projects, and reduce the overall risk of a road project to the community.

  • Who started the road safety audit work in Malaysia and when?

    -Road safety audit work started in Malaysia in 1995 under the supervision of senior road engineers and a road safety expert from Australia, Edward Button.

  • What are the seven steps involved in the procedure for a road safety audit?

    -The seven steps are: 1) Preparation of the audit brief, appointment of the auditor, and appointment of the independent assessor. 2) Assembling background information for the road to be audited. 3) Initial meeting with auditors and handing over plans and documents. 4) Carrying out the audit and site inspection. 5) Preparing the audit report. 6) Completion meeting presentation and discussion of audit findings. 7) Deciding on the action required on the audit findings.

  • At what stages of highway development are road safety audits most appropriately carried out?

    -Road safety audits are most appropriately carried out at five stages: feasibility and planning, draft design, detailed design, construction and pre-opening, and post-opening stages.

  • What is the significance of the feasibility and planning stage in road safety audits?

    -The feasibility and planning stage is significant as it helps identify safety problems associated with the overall concept of the project, road network safety implications, and strategy issues such as access control and provisions for various road user groups, which may need special emphasis.

  • What are some of the issues considered during the preliminary design stage of a road safety audit?

    -During the preliminary design stage, issues such as cross-section elements, intersections, interchanges, carriageway layout, traffic control options, vertical and horizontal alignment standards, and right-of-way requirements are considered.

  • What are the key aspects checked during the detailed design stage of a road safety audit?

    -In the detailed design stage, the audit checks the geometric design, road markings, street furniture, landscape, and clear zones, as well as the final grading, drainage, and landscaping design, and the placement of traffic signing, traffic controls, and street lighting.

  • What is the purpose of the pre-opening stage audit in road safety audits?

    -The purpose of the pre-opening stage audit is to conduct site inspections of the project both by day and at night, just prior to its practical completion or opening to traffic, to ensure that the project opens in the best condition to provide safe and efficient operation.

  • What does a road safety audit of an existing road aim to identify and correct?

    -A road safety audit of an existing road aims to identify and correct potential hazards before accidents occur due to them. It is proactive, focusing on safety problems that may have developed due to wear and tear, traffic operations, and changes in the environment such as obstructing traffic signs or impaired sight distance.

  • What are the key items checked during the road safety audit of street lighting at stage 5?

    -During the road safety audit of street lighting at stage 5, key items checked include the provision of through lighting on roads and highways, the appropriate standard and consistency of lighting with the needs of the location and pedestrians, and the identification of any street lighting poles that may constitute a hazard to traffic.

  • What are the considerations for traffic signing during a road safety audit at stage 5?

    -During a road safety audit at stage 5, considerations for traffic signing include checking the general aspects of the traffic signs, ensuring appropriate regulatory and warning signs are provided where necessary, and confirming that guide and directional signs are systematic, logical, and meet the needs of unfamiliar drivers.

  • What are the general traffic management items checked in a road safety audit at stage 5?

    -In a road safety audit at stage 5, general traffic management items checked include special provisions for motorcycles and pedestrians, the adequacy and credibility of existing speed enforcement, effectiveness of speed limit signs, considerations for substandard geometries, placement of rumble strips, and the use of retro-reflective materials on substandard locations.

Outlines

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🚦 Introduction to Road Safety Audits

This paragraph introduces the concept of road safety audits, which are formal examinations of road planning, design, construction, and operation to ensure the highest safety standards for all road users. It defines the goal of the audit process and discusses the general attributes of a safe road, including appropriate alignment, cross-section design, access control, and traffic management. The paragraph also outlines the objectives of road safety audits, which include identifying potential hazards, ensuring safety requirements are considered, and reducing the overall risk of accidents.

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🛠️ Guidelines and Procedure for Road Safety Audits

This paragraph delves into the guidelines for road safety audits, which originated in Malaysia in 1995 under the supervision of Edward Button, a road safety expert from Australia. It outlines the seven-step procedure for conducting a road safety audit, from the preparation of the audit brief to the decision-making on required actions based on audit findings. The paragraph also discusses the five stages of highway development where road safety audits are most appropriately carried out, highlighting the importance of auditing at each stage to identify and mitigate safety hazards.

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🏗️ Stages of Road Safety Audits in Highway Development

This paragraph provides an in-depth look at the five stages of road safety audits in the context of highway development. It explains the significance of each stage, from the feasibility and planning stage, where initial safety implications are considered, to the post-opening stage, where the safety performance of the road is evaluated. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of auditing at each stage to ensure that safety is a priority throughout the development process, including during construction and after the road is opened to traffic.

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🚧 Auditing Traffic Management and Construction Safety

This paragraph focuses on the pre-opening stage of road safety audits, where site inspections are conducted to evaluate the safety of the construction project. It discusses the importance of auditing traffic management during construction and ensuring that safety barriers are placed appropriately to protect vehicles. The paragraph also highlights the need to correct any safety deficiencies found during the inspection, such as improper guardrails and other hazards, before the road is opened to traffic.

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🚦 Road Safety Audits for Existing Roads and Traffic Management

This paragraph addresses the fifth stage of road safety audits, which involves auditing existing roads to identify and correct potential hazards before they cause accidents. It emphasizes the proactive nature of these audits, which aim to be preventive rather than reactive. The paragraph outlines the various aspects that are checked during these audits, including alignment, cross sections, intersections, interchanges, traffic signals, street lighting, and traffic signing. It also discusses the importance of considering the needs of all road user groups and ensuring that the road environment is safe and efficient.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Road Safety Audit

A Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a systematic examination of a road's planning, design, construction, and operation to identify potential safety hazards. The main theme of the video revolves around the importance of RSAs in ensuring the highest possible safety for road users. The script mentions that RSAs are conducted by independent and qualified examiners to mitigate adverse effects on safety.

💡Horizontal and Vertical Alignment

These terms refer to the flat (horizontal) and sloped (vertical) aspects of a road's design. The script emphasizes that a safe road has appropriate alignment standards to suit the environment, which is crucial for maintaining safe speeds and sight distances for drivers.

💡Road Cross Section

The road cross section is the transverse profile of a road, including elements like lanes, shoulders, and medians. The script points out that a safe road has an appropriate cross section that caters to various traffic volumes and is part of the general attributes of a safe road.

💡Access Control

Access control pertains to the regulation of points of entry and exit along a road to enhance safety and traffic flow. The video script discusses the importance of consistent access control that matches the road's function within the overall road network.

💡Intersection

An intersection is a point where two or more roads meet. The script describes safe intersections as having clear visibility, uncomplicated design, and appropriate traffic control to ensure the safety of all user groups.

💡Traffic Signing

Traffic signing involves the use of signs to convey regulatory, warning, and directional information to road users. The video script highlights the need for clear, positive, and unambiguous signing to guide road users safely.

💡Delineation

Delineation refers to the physical and visual guidance provided along the sides of a road to define its boundaries and edges. The script mentions consistent delineation as part of the general attributes of a safe road, helping to prevent accidents.

💡Pavement

The pavement is the surface of the road intended for vehicle travel. The script notes that a high standard of skid resistance and good drainage are essential for a safe pavement, contributing to the overall safety of the road.

💡Street Lighting

Street lighting provides illumination along roads, especially in areas with low visibility. The video script includes appropriate street lighting as one of the general attributes of a safe road, enhancing visibility for all road users.

💡Traffic Management

Traffic management encompasses strategies and measures to control and direct traffic flow safely and efficiently. The script discusses overall traffic management that considers the needs of all road users as a key aspect of road safety.

💡Audit Brief

An audit brief is a document that outlines the scope, objectives, and requirements of an audit. In the context of the video, the audit brief is the starting point for the road safety audit process, guiding the auditors in their examination of the road project.

💡Site Inspection

Site inspection is a part of the audit process where auditors visit the location to be audited to observe and assess its conditions. The script mentions site inspections as a crucial step in the RSA process, allowing auditors to identify issues that may not be evident from plans alone.

💡Audit Report

An audit report is a document that summarizes the findings, observations, and recommendations from an audit. The video script describes the preparation of the audit report as a key step in documenting the results of the RSA and informing necessary actions.

💡Safety Performance

Safety performance refers to the effectiveness of a road in preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of its users. The script discusses auditing the safety performance during the defects liability period and the importance of proactive measures to address potential hazards.

💡Feasibility and Planning Stage

The feasibility and planning stage is the initial phase of a project where the concept and network adequacy are assessed. The video script emphasizes the importance of conducting an RSA during this stage to avoid safety issues that may arise from poor initial planning.

💡Draft Design Stage

The draft design stage is when preliminary decisions about the functional design of a road are made. The script notes that RSA at this stage focuses on aspects such as cross-section elements, intersection design, and the safety implications of various design features.

💡Detailed Design Stage

The detailed design stage is where specific design decisions are finalized. The video script explains that an RSA at this stage tests design decisions against safety objectives and identifies potential hazards resulting from design choices.

💡Construction and Pre-Opening Stage

The construction and pre-opening stage is the phase where the road is being built and prepared for use. The script mentions that an RSA at this stage involves site inspections to ensure that safety standards are met before the road is opened to traffic.

💡Post-Opening Stage

The post-opening stage is the period after a road has been opened to traffic. The video script describes the purpose of an RSA at this stage as identifying and correcting potential hazards that may develop over time due to wear and tear or changes in the road environment.

Highlights

Road Safety Audit (RSA) is defined as a formal examination of road planning, design, construction, and operation to identify potentially unsafe features.

The goal of RSA is to ensure the highest practicable standard of traffic safety for all road users.

A safe road has appropriate horizontal and vertical alignment standards suited to its environment.

Road cross-section should have appropriate lane and shoulder provisions for various traffic volumes.

Access control should be consistent with the road's function in the overall road network.

Clear and uncomplicated intersections with appropriate traffic control are essential for road safety.

Traffic signing should provide clear advice, warning, and unambiguous directional information.

Consistent delineation of the roadway and high standards of skid resistance and pavement drainage are crucial.

Appropriate street lighting and overall traffic management are key components of a safe road.

The RSA process involves seven steps, including preparation, site inspection, and deciding on required actions.

RSA is most effective when conducted at five key stages of highway development: feasibility, draft design, detailed design, pre-opening, and post-opening.

The feasibility and planning stage is critical for identifying safety implications of overall project concepts and road network safety.

Draft design stage focuses on functional design, access control, and safety for vulnerable road users.

Detailed design stage examines geometric design, road markings, and street furniture for safety compliance.

Pre-opening stage involves site inspections to ensure safety before the project opens to traffic.

Post-opening stage audits focus on identifying and correcting potential hazards on existing roads to prevent accidents.

RSA guidelines were first published in 1997 by the Public Works Department of Malaysia.

Audits during construction should ensure traffic management safety and compliance with construction standards.

Stage 5 audits of existing roads are proactive, aiming to identify and correct safety problems before they cause accidents.

Day and night inspections are essential for Stage 5 audits to check visibility and adequacy of road markings and delineation.

The RSA process includes checks for special provisions for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and motorcyclists.

RSA Stage 5 also evaluates the effectiveness of speed limit signs and the need for additional traffic calming measures.

Sharp curves in rural areas can be accident-prone; RSA Stage 5 suggests treatments like advisory speed signs and good delineation.

Transcripts

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hello this video is is on road safety

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audit which is to ensure that the roads

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being constructed to the highest

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possible safety for the road users first

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we start with the definition and goal of

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road safety ordeal road safety or D may

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be defined as the formal examination of

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the planning design and construction of

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a road project and the characteristics

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and operation of an existing road by

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independent and qualified examiner's to

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identify any potentially unsafe feature

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or operational arrangement that may

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adversely affect their safety of any

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road user so the goal of road safety

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audit process is to ensure that all road

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projects and all existing rules are

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capable of providing the highest

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practicable standard of traffic safety

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for all road users before we go into

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road safety audit we like to discuss

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what are the general attributes of a

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safe rule well a safe road has standards

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of horizontal and vertical alignment

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which are appropriate to the environment

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second road cross section with

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appropriate ly linen shoulder provisions

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catering for the various traffic volume

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access control consistent with the

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function of the road in the overall road

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network and a clearly visible and

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uncomplicated intersection with

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appropriate traffic control providing

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safe movement for all user groups well

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but traffic signing with clear advice

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positive warning and ambiguous

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directional information and you create

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an consistent delineation of the roadway

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high standard of skip resistance

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pavement with good drainage

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appropriate street lighting and lastly

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overall traffic management management

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which properly considers the needs of

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all road users so these are the general

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attributes of a safe road what are the

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objectives of route safety audit the

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objective of the road safety audit is

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first to identify potential safety

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hazards on new road projects at the

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appropriate stage so that they can be

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eliminated or otherwise treated to

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mitigate the adverse effects at minimum

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causes second the identification of

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hazardous features of an existing group

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so that they can be eliminated or

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otherwise treated before they become

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accident prone locations that to ensure

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that the safety requirements of all

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users are explicitly considered in the

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planning design construction and

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operation of road projects and fourth to

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reduce the overall to life most of a

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route project to the community ok we now

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talk about guidelines for road safety

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audit road safety audit work started in

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Malaysia in 1995 on selected existing

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routes under the supervision of senior

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road engineer and a road safety expert

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from Australia which is Edward button

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the team put together guidelines for

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road safety audit that were first

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published in 1997 on your right is the

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guidelines which is published by the

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public works department of nature in

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1997 the procedure for road safety audit

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involves seven steps as shown in the

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slide first is the step 1 which is the

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preparation of the audit brief the

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appointment of the auditor and the

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appointment of the independent Assessor

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the second step is the assembling the

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background information for the road to

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be audited the plan to be audited and

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other documents required body for safety

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or did step three involved initial

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meeting with the auditors and handing

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over the plan and other documents for

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the audit and also discussions and

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arrangement for the site inspection step

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if worth involve carrying out or doing

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the audit and summoning the plan and

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site inspection step 5

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preparing the audit report

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step 6 completion meeting presentation

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and discussion of the audit findings and

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finally step 7 is deciding on the action

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required on the audit findings there are

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five stages in the development of

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highway for all projects at which it is

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most appropriately to carry out the road

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safety audit

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Stage one which is the feasibility and

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planning stage where there is planning

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concept network adequacy Road hierarchy

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step two is the draft design stage where

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our se or ctod is carried out on the

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functional design access control on the

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vulnerable road users using two daily

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route to be constructed injunction type

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and others

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Stage three involve the detailed design

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stage where our city audit is carried

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out on the geometric design road

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markings street furniture landscape and

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tear zones and others Stage four involve

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the construction and pre opening stage

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whereby the audit is carried out on the

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traffic management during construction

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site inspection and construction

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compliances clear opening day and

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nighttime inspir

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and finally stage 5 is the post opening

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stage where the audit is carried out on

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the safety performance during the

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defects likely be period or auditing of

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an existing rule you now discuss on the

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stage 1 which is a feasibility and

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planning stage this is the police

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recognized stage of the routes safety

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audit which may not be always applicable

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particularly on very simple projects or

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those involving only minor improvements

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such as road rehabilitation worlds it is

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particularly desirable to audit on video

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transport infrastructure projects and

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planning and feasibility stage to avoid

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commitments which in later stages have

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unfortunate safety consequences at this

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stage of the road city and it will

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identify safety problems associated with

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the overall concept for project the road

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network safety implication group options

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intersection and interchanges types and

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locations this dish also will consider

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the safety implications of strategy

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issues such as access control and

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provisions for various root user groups

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such as pedestrian cyclist motorcyclists

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heavy Trump and others which may need

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special emphasis generally on a

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particular part of a project this is the

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checklist provided in the road safety or

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the guidelines for stage 1 which is the

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planning and feasibility stage so in

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this slide shows the information

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required for the ADI and the other items

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which involve road network effects

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general geometric standards outline

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provisions for users with special needs

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access control details environmental

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consideration

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lassic consideration of alternatives

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this slide shows the land-use and

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traffic management which is normally

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considered during stage one this shows

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what other land uses for the delivered

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development in the area and the rural

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network provider so at stage one we will

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look at the land use and traffic

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management Stage two of the road safety

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or the end of the draft of luminary

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State design station at the preliminary

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design stage many of the traffic

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engineering features of a road project

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and establish most of this such as cross

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section elements intersections and

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interchange they are lean and create

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carriageway they are traffic control

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options vertical and horizontal

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alignment standards have a mark effect

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on the safety performance of a project

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furthermore it is generally at this

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stage that the right-of-way requirements

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are finalized and if this is not

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advocate it may lock in unsatisfactory

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design features this slide shows the

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preliminary for the rental and vertical

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alignment of a road project some of the

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issues during stage 2 design involve the

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intersection design which there are many

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safety issues involved so at this

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particular stage consideration must be

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made for the type of intersection to be

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used particularly junctions which have

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high traffic volume in the stage 3 of

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the the road safety audit is the stage

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where detailed design is being carried

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out in carrying out the detail design

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designers are continually made

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balances of judgment in the selection

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and application of standards and guides

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to meet the specific site conditions

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relevant to each particular project the

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road safety audit at this stage will

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test the design decisions made against

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the road safety objectives and will

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identify aspects in which safety has not

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been given high enough waiting

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compared to other competing factors it

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will also identify potential hazards

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resulting from adverse combination of

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vertical and horizontal alignment or

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from choosing a series of minimum or

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maximum design criteria other

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undesirable features associated the

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final grading drainage and landscaping

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design as well as those arising from the

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price traffic signing traffic controls

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and street lighting which will be

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finalized in the detailed design stage

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can also be identified at this stage of

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audit this slide shows some of the

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weakness of the design of an Junction

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which is located just outside a curve so

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in this particular Junction drivers have

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difficulty judging the deceleration when

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they cannot see the highway carriageway

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or the location of the stop line so the

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approach sight distance in this case is

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very important to be considered and this

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must be checked in the detailed design

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stage this slide sourced the detailed

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design of horizontal and vertical

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alignment the horizontal and vertical

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alignment should have a consistent speed

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and sight distance standard the design

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speed of the horizontal curve at the end

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of the straight from the south in this

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example would be carefully checked in

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this case the relatively steep grave of

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seven point two six percent would help

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reduce vehicle speeds as the entered is

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curved so while it may appear to be

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substandard it could be satisfactory

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in assignment this slide shows the lack

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of a deceleration lane at this high

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speed exit ramp which is which would be

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a safety problem you can see in this

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slide also know that the unprotected

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no-go area is a hazard

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place in appropriate high barrier type

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of curve is being used and also the

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right light poles or lighting poles in a

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vulnerable area so these things actually

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can be rectified

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during the detailed design stage and not

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a big construction stage stage 4 of this

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road safety audit is the pre opening

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stage audit at this stage involve site

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inspection of a project both by day and

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at night and or just prior to its

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practical completion or just prior to

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the opening of a new project to traffic

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the auditors can now see the project in

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three dimensions and including any

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changes modifications with during

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construction the actual placement of

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items such as got rails traffic sign

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angeles street lighting landscaping a

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look in detail and particular emphasis

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should be given to checking that the

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respective needs of all our user groups

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me desirable safety standards this will

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be the last chance to make sure that the

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project open to the traffic in the best

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condition to provide safe and efficient

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operation so the stage for audit

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generally also includes the audit of

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traffic management in and around the

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world earlier during the period of

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construction such auditing is usually

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done as early as possible in the

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construction piece and periodically

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during construction as may be necessary

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to cover changes to the traffic

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management as the work progresses this

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slide shows the traffic management

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during construction

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and you notice that safety barriers are

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placed at the appropriate place

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appropriate locations so that they can

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ensure the safety of the vehicle passing

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through this construction site

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this light shows some safety

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deficiencies which can be which can be

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sent on located during the route safety

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or the stage form for example on the top

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picture or photo and improper gabriele

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to obliterate to the bridge real

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connection can be corrected during the

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construction stage the cut real should

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be constant or continuous instead of the

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this photo shows which is discontinuous

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and at the bottom picture shows the

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bridge approach cut reel which runs off

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the brush onto the embankment resulting

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in a decree ground support for the post

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if the vehicle the vehicles approach

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this guardrail

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it can easily be dislodge so a proper

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placement of gradual is important and

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this can can be can be shown after

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inspection of the construction finally

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for Stage five which is the road safety

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audit of an existing Road road safety

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audits are designed for also on the

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existing routes regardless of them

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having been audited during planning

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design and construction Stage five type

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audits of existing roads may include

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sections under construction or

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undergoing maintenance operations the

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stage 5 or the attempts to identify and

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correct potential hazards before

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accidents occur due to them that it it

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is more proactive rather than reactive

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an audit at this stage will identify

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safety problems we should develop due to

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normal wear and tear

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traffic operations it will also identify

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hazards due to the way the landscaping

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has matured such as trees and foliage

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obstructing traffic signs or sight

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distance being impaired inspections by

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day and night are insane essential to

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check-in adequacies in delineation and

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visibility apart from any relevant plans

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the auditor sure has available data on

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the accident history along the road and

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traffic laws so that a proper assessment

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can be made all of the road safety

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performance again the stage 5 audit will

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particularly look at the way issue who

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wrote user groups is the route from

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their particular safety viewpoint this

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slide and the following slides will show

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the checklist for route safety or J or

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the stage 5 among the checklist includes

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vertical and horizontal alignment as

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shown in this slide as well also the

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checking and Oddie of cross sections

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where the items are shown in this slide

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the audit of intersection which includes

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the site distances general layout

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features which have the following items

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as shown in the slide so these things

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must be properly audited to ensure that

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the existing road is also for expressway

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and other interchanges these are the

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checklist which is required for the

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route safety or the stage 5 these are

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the interchanges of appropriately

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located and space and physiological

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traffic management strategy for the

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region so the note the situations of

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incompatibility of mixing every

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intersection and interchanges and on the

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same route appropriate and consistent

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standard of layout Java 3 exits at exit

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n

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and three Rams identify locations where

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the provisions of salarians is

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inadequate the start and end deepest of

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auxilary lanes we check ram alignment

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and lang is consistent with the speed of

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traffic entering the RAM bearing in mind

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deceleration refinements and lightly

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cueing of vehicles at ram intersection 4

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and also finally the sight distance

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required for entry and exhibit points

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for traffic signal in installations road

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safety or the stage 5 checkers these are

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the items that you should be checked

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traffic signals are provided only where

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warranted for safe efficient and

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equitable management of traffic flow

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provision of location and spacing of

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traffic signal such a sensible traffic

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management strategy signal installs are

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operating effectively and efficiently

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ensure that there is inadequate where

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there is where there is inadequate

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signal hardware whose safely control the

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various traffic movements we should we

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should ensure that the signal spaces are

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a new field then the signal hardware and

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filling providers you create also for

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pedestrian and other vulnerable road

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users

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finally the positioning and visibility

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or signal faces and they require

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instances the visibility must be

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therefore the signal faces this slide

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shows the road safety audit of street

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lighting at stage 5 you must check and

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ensure that through lighting is provided

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on at the railroads and highways and

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other Belov areas we must ensure that

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where the lighting is installed it is of

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appropriate standard consistence with

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the needs of location pedestrian and

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other factors we have to identify

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location so a street lighting for poles

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constitute

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hazard to traffic such as on small

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island gnosis of medians and outside of

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shaft curves for situations where street

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lighting also could be limited by joint

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sharing of traffic signal Podesta's and

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electric power poles and that the

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arrangement of street lights enhances

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the guidance rather than conscious

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drivers ability to see the direction of

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the here for traffic signing we need to

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check the general aspects of the

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traffic's I assign ages and then for

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regulatory and warning sign ages we also

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need to ensure the appropriate

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regulatory science are provided where

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necessary and warning signs have been

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used only where they are warranted for

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guide and Direction signs we need to

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check that light and Direction signs

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have been done in a systematic route

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original strategy that is not logical

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and meets the needs of unfamiliar

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drivers so the rest are the requirements

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of the guide and directions sign other

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items that need to be checked for road

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safety audit Stage five is also a

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pavement markings and route safety and

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leaves landscaping as shown in this

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slide so there are there are the various

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items which need to be checked and

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audited for non safety audit stations

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and finally we need also to check the

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general traffic management items which

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is solely shown in these slides so there

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are many items which we require to check

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special provisions from for example

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special provisions for motorcycle liens

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degree of safety afforded to pedestrians

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adequacy and credibility of existing

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speed deviance effectiveness of this

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speed limit sign ages

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consider the need for positive advice on

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substandard girls and low-speed

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cross-sections and Delia nation

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requirements for substandard curves and

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the placement of several science on day

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and the use of red retro-reflective

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starts on on locations which are

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substandard so these are the general

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traffic management items which are

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required to be checked in road safety

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audit Stage five this last slide shows

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the sharp curve at the end of a long

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street in a rural rural area which takes

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the drivers by surprise and quickly

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become accident-prone

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the use of advisory speed signs with a

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curved warning sign and a good

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delineation of the curve is the

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preferred treatment so this is some of

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the things which we need to consider

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during the road safety audit Stage five

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