9Physical pedestrian facilities#
9.1General#
Add the following sentence:
When used in isolation (not in combination with a marked pedestrian crossing or signals) on roads with moderate to high volumes, a refuge crossing may not allow a person with either cognitive impairments or vision loss (of any level) to cross the road and may be discriminatory.
9.2Pedestrian refuge islands, traffic islands and medians#
9.2.2Installation#
The first two paragraphs in Section 9.2.2 are not accepted for use in Queensland.
If more than one lane of moving traffic in any one direction is encountered by a pedestrian using a crossing or the posted speed limit is >50km/h, an RPEQ certified risk assessment (for example a Safe System Assessment) shall be undertaken to support the use of this treatment at the site, including an assessment of the risk of a 'do nothing' option.
9.2.3Guidelines for installation of refuge islands#
Replace all text in this section with the following:
Refer to the Queensland Guide to Traffic Management (QGTM) Part 6 for guidelines on installation of refuge islands.
9.2.5Barrier lines#
With reference to Figure 9.1 a double barrier line, augmented with RRPMs, should form the outline on the approach sides of the painted splays (pavement marked median chevrons). A barrier line should also precede each splay for the distance given in Table 9.2.5.
A = splay (pavement marked chevron area) including the full length of lead-in barrier line
C = lead-in barrier line only
| V₈₅ (km/h) | A (m) | C (m) |
|---|---|---|
| <75 | 80–120 | 30 |
| 75–90 | 120–180 | 60 |
| >90 | 180–250 | 100 |
9.4Loading islands and safety zones#
9.4.2Guidelines for installation#
The fifth paragraph in the Standard is replaced with the following:
The safety zone is a particular form of loading island at which special traffic regulations apply. Loading islands may be designated as safety zones by the installation of the SAFETY ZONE sign (R3 2) (see Clause 9.4.3(b)) on the island facing approaching traffic.
9.4.3Signs#
Replace point (b) with the following:
Safety Zone (R3 2)
The SAFETY ZONE sign shall be used to designate loading islands as safety zones where large numbers of passengers board or leave public transport vehicles other than the footway.
9.4.4Notes for Figure 9.1#
Note 4 says extend barrier line minimum of 30 m. Replace '30 m' with Column 'C' m in Table 9.2.5.
Figure 9.1. Replace '80-120 m' with Column 'A' in Table 9.2.5.