In Australia, many road authorities use the AusRAP assessment data (road attribute information) either with iRAP’s ViDA software or an alternative tool, to generate plans for road safety investment.
AusRAP assessment data can be used within several different tools such as the Infrastructure Risk Rating tool (IRR), the Australian National Risk Assessment Model (ANRAM), the Safer Roads Risk Assessment (SRRA) model, and Queensland Risk Assessment Model (QRAM).
Each tool has specific advantages that support the strategic road safety objectives and approaches of the different jurisdictions.
Through using AusRAP assessment data within a preferred tool, road authorities can assess their roads to understand where the hazards are, what treatments will work and how effective they will be, and can plan for the best strategic investment to make the roads safer.
By developing road safety investment plans with these tools, road managers can invest for impact. If a project budget is provided, road managers can plan for the greatest benefit from each dollar available. Similarly, if no budget is provided, road managers can provide options to funding decision makers, based on maximising road safety outcomes.
