Citation

Middleton G. Aust. Road Res. 1976; 6(4): 25-31.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, Australian Road Research Board ARRB)

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Abstract

This paper outlines the results of trials conducted on two-way pavements 5. 5 m wide, which is essentially the minimum width for two-way operations. The results indicate that there are definite economies to be derived from the marking of edge lines on these roads, as savings in shoulder maintenance costs outweigh painting costs. Statistically significant accident data could not be obtained. However the presence of edge lining caused vehielces to travel further away from the center of the road and this itself may lead to a reduction in head-on type accidents by increasing the lateral separation between approaching vehicles.

Language: en