Glossary of terms

Arterial roads are major roads designed to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of both people and freight across regions. These roads are managed by the State’s Department of Transport and Planning to ensure optimal connectivity and traffic flow.

A high-capacity road in a built-up area

These roads primarily provide direct access to abutting properties and are managed by local Council. 

These roads service as connections for traffic between residential, industrial, and commercial areas, linking them to the arterial and Council road network.

The segments of a road located between intersections.

The portion of the road designated for vehicle travel.

A location where two major roads intersect. Traffic flow at these intersections is typically managed by traffic signals or roundabouts.

A passenger or commercial vehicle with a gross mass of 4.5 tonnes or less. Examples include sedans, wagons, SUVs, utes, and small vans.

The physical components that make up a road system, such as the carriageway, kerbing, footpaths, signage, drainage, and bus stops.

Infrastructure designed to support active transport, such as walking and cycling, including features like footpaths and shared user paths.

An off-road pathway intended for shared use by pedestrians and cyclists, typically wider than a standard footpath.

Gateway treatments delineate transitions from higher-speed to lower-speed environments or mark a change from a major to a residential road. This is achieved using raised pavements, speed signs, coloured pavements and different pavement types.

Physical interventions aimed at reducing the negative impacts of motor vehicle use and improving driver behaviour. Common measures include road humps, chicanes, road narrowing, and roundabouts.

This is a formal and detailed assessment of the potential road safety risks associated with a new road or road improvement project, carried out by an independent team of qualified auditors. 

The evaluation considers the safety of all road users and proposes measures to eliminate or mitigate identified risks. It does not offer recommendations for changes to the project's scope.