Guide to traffic management part 10: traffic control and communication devices

The Austroads Guide to Traffic Managementhas 13 parts and provides comprehensive coverage of traffic managementguidance for practitioners involved in traffic engineering, road design, town planning and road safety. Part 10 – TrafficControl and Communication Devices is concerned with the tools that are required for traffic managementand trafficcontrol within a network. It covers the various control devices used to regulate and guide traffic, including signs, trafficsignals, pavement markings, delineators, and traffic islands. Other devices and technologies that convey information and guidance to road users while they are active in trafficare also included. Part 10 provides guidance on the design and use of particular trafficcontrol devices that are applied to achieve or implement various traffic managementand control measures. It provides advice on the functions, suitability and correct use of devices to create a more efficient and safer road trafficenvironment for all users in permanent or temporary situations. (a)