摘要: |
RSSB, along with Network Rail, identified the need for a root and branch review of signing requirements at level crossings to determine, without the influence of the legacy of previous requirements and constraints, the types of signs, signals and markings that would be most effective in reducing road user errors at level crossings, and consequently whether improvements can be made. The overall aim of the project was to investigate signs, signals, markings, and other road design elements that best convey the particular points of information that road users need when approaching public road level crossings. The scope of the project included exploring potential changes to the design of the road environment leading up to the crossing, without changing the way that the crossing is operated. The project has been split into 2 phases. The first of these phases assessed current signs and signals and provided suggestions for improvement, ignoring all practical issues regarding implementation. The second phase then further developed and tested these design suggestions while considering practical issues such as legality, engineering and cost. This report is about the second phase of the project. Abstracts can be found at: http://www.rssb.co.uk/pages/research-catalogue/pb023000.aspx http://www.rssb.co.uk/pages/research-catalogue/pb023002.aspx http://www.rssb.co.uk/pages/research-catalogue/pb023003.aspx |