This brochure highlights some of the more effective traffic management techniques that can prevent accidents, reduce risk and danger and protect the more vulnerable road users. Techniques to reduce speeds (speed control and red light cameras, rumble strips, setting speed limits, gateways, pinch points, transverse yellow bar markings) are outlined. Traffic calming measures (chicanes, pinch points, islands, road humps, overrun areas, mini roundabouts) are described. Measures to improve the road safety of new residential developments are outlined: traffic islands, raised junctions, shared use roads, sheltered parking, road alignment, 20 mph zones, and pedestrian and cycle routes. Traffic management measures are described: build-out at bus stops, road lighting, signal-controlled junctions, anti-skid surfacing and road markings. Measures to improve the safety of cyclists (toucan crossings, advanced stop lines, contra-flow cycle lanes, cycle tracks and cycle lanes) and pedestrians (pedestrian signals at junctions, pelican and puffin crossings, uncontrolled crossings, and zebra crossings) are outlined. A glossary of terms used in road safety engineering is included.
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