Tag:traffic_calming=painted_table
traffic_calming = painted_table |
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A section of road, painted or with altered surface, to invoke the feeling of a "true" table. |
Group: highways |
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Status: in use |
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They may be used mid-block to suggest that drivers slow down.
These may also delineate minor roads from collector roads (where they may be called "Threshold", "Gateway", or "Entry Statement" treatments). Typically, this also signifies crossing speed zones.
They may be simple markings, a coloured section, or a change in material (e.g. brick, concrete. cobblestone).
Further Reading
Short Articles & Images
https://www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/traffic-have-your-say/photos/44428
https://logicallinemarking.com.au/road-threshold-treatments/
Longer Documents
7.5.8 Threshold Treatments of: https://austroads.com.au/publications/traffic-management/agtm22/media/AGTM08-16_Guide-to-Traffic-Management-Part-8-Local-Area_Traffic_Management.pdf
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/road-traffic-standards/docs/rts-15.pdf