Infrastructure
The infrastructure is a definite factor in road safety. The risk of a fatal or severe crash is closely related to the design and layout of road segments and intersections, optimal tunnel design, road user route choice, safe crossing facilities, etc.
During roadworks, it is essential that the temporary layout is clearly defined. .
Many road safety measures involve infrastructural interventions. An optimal layout can facilitate the tuning of the actual driving speeds to the actual speed limits.
The following themes discuss the various aspects of infrastructure and road safety in more detail.
Road sections and intersections