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#27 Raised Safety Platform Ramp Gradient
As outlined previously in Post #16, raised safety platforms (RSPs) are a primary Safe System treatment to promote lower vehicle speeds to reduce the likelihood and severity of collisions. RSPs are vertical deflection devices suitable for a wide range of roadway and traffic characteristics. A 2020 Austroads Research Report (AP-R642-20) documents RSP effectiveness and implementation in detail. Among the many considerations for design and implementation, the gradient (slope or a
Jun 16, 20252 min read
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