ICAM2016 Road Hierarchical Classification versus Roadway Access Management - Robertson
Road Hierarchical Classification versus Roadway Access Management - Robby Robertson, Independent Consultant
Road Hierarchical Classification versus Roadway Access Management - Robby Robertson, Independent Consultant
Updating Access Management Standards - Towards Consistency in Practice - John Karachepone
Access Management 2016 - CSIR Convention Centre - 6 & 7 July
Open & Welcome - Hein Stander
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Welcome by SAICE Transportation Division - Robin Chetty
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Opening Address - Kobus van der Walt, SANRAL
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New Mexicos Goals (2009-10)
Update and improve current manual, regulations and internal policies.
Provide training
Budgeted for phase 1
Switch from Guide to Rules
Mostly procedures w/o criteria
All design issues pointed to Green Book
Not effective program
Not preserving function or safety
Lacked ability to address accumulative impacts
Little criteria to deny a request
Started with
The ultimate goal of this ambitious program is to transform Abu Dhabi into the sustainable capital of the Arab world. The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) was established in 2006 combining agencies of Aviation, Maritime, Public Transport and Highways They are creating about 25 manuals Current Status Change in Framework Started with Manual (2010) following TRB AM Manual, like they follow the Green Book, but directed switch to directive language regulations. May produce a training manual in the future.
We know that highways are the most dangerous facilities s on the face of the earth. AND we know that access related crashes represent over 55 percent of all reported accidents. We need to become more focused on Highway safety improvements In the last 10 years, over 430,000 dead. Guides and manuals are not enforceable – its actually the agencies engineering authority, usually through the chief engineer. It’s the opinion of the chief engineer, using guides and manuals as references, as compared to the wishes of the property owner.