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| + | The road network facilitates the movement of people allowing for social interaction. |
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| + | === Economic === |
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| + | The road network facilitates the movement of goods and services for the generation of economic income. |
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| + | === Mobility === |
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| + | The road network facilitates movement from one area to another, and has an important role to play in the urban environment. |
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| + | === Safety === |
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| + | Safety of road users is typically focused on road safety (prevention of accidents through speed control, seatbelt enforcement, etc). |
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| + | == Security Issues == |
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| + | The use of the road network is regarded as being safe, with the main threats to security coming from the possibility of vehicle theft or vandalism. |
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| + | == Measures == |
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| + | A highly visible police presence can limit the threats to safety and security. |
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Revision as of 09:38, 25 September 2012
Contents
Road Network
The road network is the system of interconnected roads designed to accommodate wheeled road going vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
Description
The road network consists of a system of interconnected paved carriageways which are designed to carry buses, cars and goods vehicles; the road network generally forms the most basic level of transport infrastructure within urban areas, and will link with all other areas, both within and beyond the boundaries of the urban area.
Functions
Social
The road network facilitates the movement of people allowing for social interaction.
Economic
The road network facilitates the movement of goods and services for the generation of economic income.
Mobility
The road network facilitates movement from one area to another, and has an important role to play in the urban environment.
Safety
Safety of road users is typically focused on road safety (prevention of accidents through speed control, seatbelt enforcement, etc).
Security Issues
The use of the road network is regarded as being safe, with the main threats to security coming from the possibility of vehicle theft or vandalism.
Measures
A highly visible police presence can limit the threats to safety and security.
Footnotes and references
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