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One Way Network

By removing one direction of traffic from a network, the risk of crashes can be reduced.

This can be achieved through a reduction in conflict points at intersections, and may make pedestrian crossing movements easier with more orderly gaps in traffic.

One-way traffic systems are often used to replace ‘grid’ street patterns to:

  • reduce congestion problems in city centres
  • create access-only streets (usually for access to residential uses).

However, drivers may become used to the lack of opposing traffic and increase their speed. Also, one-way networks can be confusing for non-locals and increase travel distances.

The Star Rating Demonstrator is a freely available tool with the iRAP online software, ViDA. With the Star Rating Demonstrator, it is possible to explore the impact that this Safer Roads Treatment has on risk.

Treatment Summary

Costs

Medium

Treatment life

20 years +

Potential casualty reduction

25-40%

Case Studies

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