This report presents research outcomes of Austroads project AT1488: Improving skid resistance measurement, carried out from July 2009 to June 2012. The main goal of the project was to improve the understanding of variability associated with skid resistance testing and measurement, so a more effective management system can be devised balancing the practical limitations within the overall objective of providing safe road networks. Various issues in relation to the variability in skid resistance measurements (e.g. correlation of skid resistance devices, seasonal variation in the measurement and how to best manage it) were comprehensively reviewed and discussed in the report. Important findings were drawn from the review and recommendations for local development, both on a national and local basis, were made accordingly. (Author/publisher)
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