Term Definition

Bicycle Path (Cycleway) (Bikeway) A path devoted to the exclusive use of pedal
cycles.
Carriageway That portion of a road or bridge devoted to the use of vehicles,
inclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes.
Clear Zone
The horizontal width of space available for the safe use of an errant vehicle,
which consists of the verge area and is measured from the nearside edge of the
traffic lane. In the case of a divided road, it is also measured from the off-side
edge of the traffic lane to the edge of the pavement for opposing traffic.
NOTE:
This area may consist of a shoulder, a recoverable slope, a non-recoverable slope
and a run out area, but all parts can be traversed. The desirable width is
dependent on traffic volumes, speeds and the geometry of the road.(Definition taken
from AS/NZS 3845-1999
Footnote:
Nearside edge of the traffic lane - refers to the left edge of the traffic lane in
the direction of travel.
Offside edge of the traffic lane - refers to the right edge of the traffic lane in
the direction of travel.
Edge of pavement for opposing traffic - refers to the edge of the traffic lane for
opposing traffic. Therefore - In the case of a divided road it is measured from the
right edge of lane to the right edge of the opposing traffic lane.
Control of Access In relation to any road means that a section or part of that road
is intended for use by prescribed traffic without avoidable hindrance, whether from
traffic from an intersecting road or otherwise, and that such section or part of
the road has been declared by proclamation to be subject to control of access and
may be entered or departed from at specified places only.
Controlled Access Highway Refer to definition of "Controlled Access Road" in AS
1348-2002.
Declared Road Means a road declared to be a highway, main road or secondary
road under the Main Roads Act 1930, and includes parts of any such road.
Dual Use Path Refer to definition of "Shared Path" in AS 1348-2002.
Existing Surface Level The ground surface that exists prior to any work being
carried out.
Formation [NOT USED] Refer to "Carriageway".
Highway Means a road declared by proclamation to be a highway for the purposes
of the Main Roads Act 1930, and includes any part thereof.
Kerb Backfill Compacted fill placed behind the kerb.
Local Government Authority A local government established under the Local
Government Act 1995.
Local Road
(Local Street) A road that is a managed asset of a Local Government Authority
and primarily used for access to abutting properties.
Main Road A road declared under the Main Roads Act 1930 to be a main road.
Median A strip of road, not normally intended for use by traffic, which
separates carriageways for traffic travelling in opposite directions. Median
Shoulders are NOT considered part of the Median.
Median Island A raised island on the centre line of the side road (minor road)
approaching an intersection.
Pavement Batter The batter adjacent to the Carriageway over which the pavement
tapers from full depth to zero depth.
Principal Shared Path Is a high standard Shared Path primarily provided for
regional commuter bicycle trips, though it serves many local destinations along the
way. It offers a high level of safety due to its high standards and separation from
motor traffic.
Sealed Shoulder The sealed portion of a shoulder.
Secondary Road A road declared under the Main Roads Act 1930 to be a secondary
road.
Shared Path
(Dual Use Path)
(Shared Use Path)(Shared Footway) A pathway that is primarily used by both
pedestrians and riders of bicycles.
Splitter Island A raised island on the centre line of the main carriageway (major
road).
State Road A road declared under the Main Roads Act 1930 to be a highway or a main
road.
Temporary Alignments A section of carriageway constructed in a location to
enable the future construction of infrastructure in its permanent location.
Unsealed Shoulder The unsealed portion of a shoulder.
Verge
(Roadside) That area between the reserve boundary and the nearest road shoulder,
kerb or edge of carriageway.