Road Safety Audits/Inspections - An Unmet Promise

Many people viewed techniques and procedures for road safety audits (RSA) and inspections (RSI) implemented first in the United Kingdom, …

Universal access for all road users

Universal access to transport services requires a change in environments where the public walk, would like to walk, or should walk. Whilst …

Safety Impact of the Physical and Fluid-Dynamic Lengths of a Tunnel

N°378 (3rd quarter 2018)

Influence of Activated Fixed Fire-Fighting Systems on User Behavior During Self-Evacuation

As the number of tunnels equipped with automatic fixed fire fighting systems (FFFS) has increased during the last few years, the question …

N°378 (3rd quarter 2018)

Safety Effects of Lower Speed Limits During Winter Months in Finland

In Northern countries, accident risks are usually higher in winter than in summer. To tackle the problem winter maintenance has been …

N°377 (2nd quarter 2018)

From the UN Road Safety Resolution to the World Road Association's Action

It is known worldwide that according to UN estimates, road accidents result in 1.25 million fatalities per year and up to 50 million …

N°376 (1st quarter 2018)

Channelized spiral roundabouts with all the permitted movements and the adaptation of the signage

The increase in traffic volume coupled with the general poor use of multi-lane roundabouts is causing the demise of this type of road …

N°376 (1st quarter 2018)

Design and Operations of Safer Road Infrastructure

Safe design and operation of road infrastructure covers a very broad scope. To get results delivered within the work cycle, PIARC Strategic …

N°376 (1st quarter 2018)

Implementation Status of Road Safety Audits and Inspections in Latin American Countries

N°376 (1st quarter 2018)

Pedestrian Audits - A Checklist for Safety and Quality Inspections of Pedestrian Infrastructure

The worldwide number of deadly road traffic accidents is in a critical range with 1.25 million incidents in 2013. In addition, it is …

N°376 (1st quarter 2018)