Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP)
The Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) is an initiative of the Australian Automobile Association and all state automobile clubs, including the RACQ. Its aim is to raise public awareness about the important role that road conditions play in road safety.
AusRAP uses two methods of assessment:
- risk mapping based on a road’s history of casualty crashes and traffic flow, and
- star rating maps based on levels of safety built into the road’s design, which can influence the likelihood of a crash occurring and its severity
Like the successful European Road Assessment Program (EuroRAP), AusRAP represents a valuable tool to explain how roads can change from being safe to unsafe along their length. It also assists road authorities in identifying and prioritising road upgrades.
Initially AusRAP assessed the AusLink National Highway Network generally zoned at 90km/h and above. From December 2007, it has also included some state-controlled highways in its assessments. Full reports detailing the findings of assessments using both methods can be viewed at the AusRAP website.
