NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT: AN AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE

This paper outlines Australian experience in the development, design and implementation of neighbourhood traffic management schemes. The typical objectives of these schemes and requirements for developing them are presented. A suitable procedure for developing a scheme has the following stages: (1) assessment of need; (2) road classification; (3) study plan; (4) data collection and analysis; (5) formulation of a reasonable range of alternative schemes; (6) selection of the preferred schemes; (7) detailed design and implementation of the scheme; and (8) monitoring and evaluation. Physical traffic control devices, used in neighbourhood traffic management, include devices for: (1) through traffic reduction; (2) speed reduction; (3) accident reduction and intersection control; and (4) threshold treatments. Regulatory traffic control devices include traffic signals, and signs for intersection control, speed limits, traffic directions, and parking and other restrictions. In some cases, it may be possible to apply other measures, such as: (1) land use control; (2) provision of play areas; (3) landscaping and planting; and (4) streetscaping. All these methods have been found effective, where carefully planned, designed and implemented. For the covering abstract see IRRD 869966.