Safe Systems Approach

As a result of the above findings, the appraisal team have taken a considered approach to potentially resolving the issues along P339 by considering the safe systems approach to road safety as shown in the figure below:

Figure 5-1: Safe Systems Approach

Considering the above, the interventions below would ensure that P339 is a safe facility, especially to the vulnerable road user.

Safe System Category

Intervention

Rating

Safe Speed

Re-post the entire P339 to 60km/hr, from the R102 in the west to iPhala Road in the east.

1

Safe Vehicles

Regular safety checks to be carried by the Authorities to ensure wider acknowledgement and accountability of car owners.

0

Safe Road user

Approach community leaders to assist with road safety awareness campaigns with a view of community buy-in and adherence to the proposed facilities once implemented.

0

Safe Road Infrastructure

  • Clear overgrown vegetation along P339;

  • Formalise Accesses along P339;

  • 1

  • 2

 

  • Construct footpaths on both sides of P339, from the

  • 3

Safe System Category

Intervention

Rating

 

Simbithi Eco Estate up to the R102;

  • Review and implement Public Transport facilities along and within the interchange precinct;

  • Install Traffic signals at both ramp terminals

  • Install streetlighting within the interchange precinct.

  • 4

  • 4

  • 4

It is felt, that once completed, the above interventions would create an environment whereby all road users would consider the facility safe, in that:

  • The cleared road reserve and reduced speed limit would reduce the angst which motorists currently feel whilst travelling along P339.

  • The footpaths will ensure that pedestrians are safely accommodated.

  • The traffic signals will ensure that vehicular and pedestrian movements are transferred safely through the interchange via set phasing.

  • The formalised PT facilities should be located such, to not interfere with the general operation of the interchange terminals.

  • Streetlighting will be installed with the signals and will generally enhance the overall safety of the interchange and the approaches along P339.