Yellow lane trial marks an Australian road safety first
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andrew clarke
May 26, 2012, 9:52:54 AM5/26/12
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Yellow lane trial marks an Australian road safety first
Thursday, 24 May 2012
http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/3988-yellow-lane-trial-marks-an-australian-road-safety-first.html
From the Minister for Roads
As part of a new VicRoads roadworks safety initiative, drivers
travelling through M80 Ring Road work zones at Tullamarine and
Bundoora should watch out for yellow traffic lane markings along the
freeway.
Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said the lane marking trial to
identify road work zones was thought to be Australia's first of this
nature and would help improve visibility of lanes, particularly in wet
weather.
"Road work zones generally require lanes to be shifted to accommodate
new work areas and the process of removing redundant white line
marking can leave shadow lines on the road," Mr Mulder said.
"In various conditions, particularly wet weather, it can be very
difficult for drivers to tell the difference between the shadow lines
and white lines, which is why we are trialling the yellow paint, so
drivers can better distinguish between the new lines and the old
lines.
"Yellow markings at trial locations through the Ring Road work sites
will also provide a visual prompt to help drivers recognise they are
travelling in a road works area and to stay within the signed roadwork
speed limit and drive carefully.
"We hope this action will make roadworks zones more noticeable and
keep drivers more alert to potential hazards."
Mr Mulder said different road marking materials were also being tested
for yellow and white lines to compare visibility under varying road
conditions as part of the trial.
"If successful, the trial of coloured road linemarking may be extended
to other road works locations," Mr Mulder said.
"The trial work zones with changed line marking will be well signed in
advance, to alert drivers and help avoid confusion."
The lane marking trial is being rolled out on the Ring Road in two
phases. The first stage, between Airport Drive and Melrose Drive,
heading towards Greensborough uses yellow paint to replace white
lines.
The second stage, between Plenty Road and Dalton Road heading towards
Altona, follows in the footsteps of the USA, Canada and Europe,
featuring new lane markings painted in yellow for drivers to obey,
with the old white line marking still visible.
Member for Western Metropolitan Region Bernie Finn said the trial
would improve safety.
"Safety must always be a priority and I'm delighted to see this
happening to make travelling on the M80 safer for us all," Mr Finn
said.
Member for Northern Metropolitan Region Craig Ondarchie said it would
make workers safer.
"As a daily user of the M80 Ring Road, I know this trial will
encourage road safety for drivers and will ensure our construction
teams can go about their work in a safe and optimal environment," Mr
Ondarchie said.
M80 Ring Road Director Trevor Boyd said these and other measures were
in place to help drivers take extra care of themselves, their
passengers and other road users and to protect road workers.
"We're grateful for people's patience while we upgrade the M80 Ring
Road and we are pleased to trial safety innovations such as this as we
deliver the project," Mr Boyd said.
The M80 Ring Road Upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and
Victorian governments and will improve safety and reduce congestion on
the 38 kilometre freeway between Laverton North and Greensborough.
More than 23 kilometres are currently under construction on three
sections – from the Western Highway to Sunshine Avenue, between the
Calder Freeway and Sydney Road, and from Edgars Road to Plenty Road.
New lanes will be progressively opened from late 2012.
Across the 38 kilometre corridor the upgrade will deliver at least
three lanes in each direction, with improvements to key interchanges
and the addition of an electronic freeway management system.
Thursday, 24 May 2012
http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/3988-yellow-lane-trial-marks-an-australian-road-safety-first.html
From the Minister for Roads
As part of a new VicRoads roadworks safety initiative, drivers
travelling through M80 Ring Road work zones at Tullamarine and
Bundoora should watch out for yellow traffic lane markings along the
freeway.
Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said the lane marking trial to
identify road work zones was thought to be Australia's first of this
nature and would help improve visibility of lanes, particularly in wet
weather.
"Road work zones generally require lanes to be shifted to accommodate
new work areas and the process of removing redundant white line
marking can leave shadow lines on the road," Mr Mulder said.
"In various conditions, particularly wet weather, it can be very
difficult for drivers to tell the difference between the shadow lines
and white lines, which is why we are trialling the yellow paint, so
drivers can better distinguish between the new lines and the old
lines.
"Yellow markings at trial locations through the Ring Road work sites
will also provide a visual prompt to help drivers recognise they are
travelling in a road works area and to stay within the signed roadwork
speed limit and drive carefully.
"We hope this action will make roadworks zones more noticeable and
keep drivers more alert to potential hazards."
Mr Mulder said different road marking materials were also being tested
for yellow and white lines to compare visibility under varying road
conditions as part of the trial.
"If successful, the trial of coloured road linemarking may be extended
to other road works locations," Mr Mulder said.
"The trial work zones with changed line marking will be well signed in
advance, to alert drivers and help avoid confusion."
The lane marking trial is being rolled out on the Ring Road in two
phases. The first stage, between Airport Drive and Melrose Drive,
heading towards Greensborough uses yellow paint to replace white
lines.
The second stage, between Plenty Road and Dalton Road heading towards
Altona, follows in the footsteps of the USA, Canada and Europe,
featuring new lane markings painted in yellow for drivers to obey,
with the old white line marking still visible.
Member for Western Metropolitan Region Bernie Finn said the trial
would improve safety.
"Safety must always be a priority and I'm delighted to see this
happening to make travelling on the M80 safer for us all," Mr Finn
said.
Member for Northern Metropolitan Region Craig Ondarchie said it would
make workers safer.
"As a daily user of the M80 Ring Road, I know this trial will
encourage road safety for drivers and will ensure our construction
teams can go about their work in a safe and optimal environment," Mr
Ondarchie said.
M80 Ring Road Director Trevor Boyd said these and other measures were
in place to help drivers take extra care of themselves, their
passengers and other road users and to protect road workers.
"We're grateful for people's patience while we upgrade the M80 Ring
Road and we are pleased to trial safety innovations such as this as we
deliver the project," Mr Boyd said.
The M80 Ring Road Upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and
Victorian governments and will improve safety and reduce congestion on
the 38 kilometre freeway between Laverton North and Greensborough.
More than 23 kilometres are currently under construction on three
sections – from the Western Highway to Sunshine Avenue, between the
Calder Freeway and Sydney Road, and from Edgars Road to Plenty Road.
New lanes will be progressively opened from late 2012.
Across the 38 kilometre corridor the upgrade will deliver at least
three lanes in each direction, with improvements to key interchanges
and the addition of an electronic freeway management system.
Steve A
May 26, 2012, 12:12:07 PM5/26/12
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On 5/26/12 9:52, andrew clarke wrote:
> Yellow lane trial marks an Australian road safety first
>
> Thursday, 24 May 2012
>
> http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/3988-yellow-lane-trial-marks-an-australian-road-safety-first.html
>
In Ontario, Canada, orange lane markings are used for work zones instead
> Yellow lane trial marks an Australian road safety first
>
> Thursday, 24 May 2012
>
> http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/3988-yellow-lane-trial-marks-an-australian-road-safety-first.html
>
of the usual yellow/white, reflecting the colour used for work zone signs.
Musa Hodzic
May 26, 2012, 3:08:50 PM5/26/12
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Wow, so there is hope after all. :) I love work zones now.
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B. J. Winzer
May 26, 2012, 8:01:19 PM5/26/12
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Interesting, very interesting...
Regardless, the Western Ring Road is a friggin joke... it's been a road
work zone more than it's been a fully open road during its whole
existence. At least, it feels that way. Every time I hear a traffic
report on the radio, there's always a hold-up of some kind on the Ring
Road. It's almost worth giving up and turning it into a railway.
Regardless, the Western Ring Road is a friggin joke... it's been a road
work zone more than it's been a fully open road during its whole
existence. At least, it feels that way. Every time I hear a traffic
report on the radio, there's always a hold-up of some kind on the Ring
Road. It's almost worth giving up and turning it into a railway.
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