However, for existing bridges issues relating to provisions on existing “Copyrights” designs will also have to be explored. Design Issues Urban Services’ will need to ensure that the provision of bridge screens does not compromise the overall urban design in the vicinity of these bridges. To this regard, extensive consultation (and approval where required) with ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) and the National Capital Authority (NCA) is required to ensure that the urban design and planning principles implemented for specific areas are not adversely impacted. In addition, Urban Services will be required to amend the Urban Services’ Design – Standards for Urban Infrastructure 7 Bridges and Related Structures to reflect proposed – changes once the bridge safety screen policy is approved. ATTACHMENT A BRIDGE SAFETY SCREEN WARRANT SYSTEM – – EXPLANATION No. Category Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition 3 Factor Priority rating Rating Rating Rating likelihood Consequence Consequence Consequence 1 Type of Road 10 Major 6 Minor road or 2 Under public road pedestrians Speed limit > 80 10 km/h Speed limit > 60 9
However, for existing bridges issues relating to “Copyrights” provisions on existing designs will also have to be explored. Design Issues Urban Services’ will need to ensure that the provision of bridge screens does not compromise the overall urban design in the vicinity of these bridges. To this regard, extensive consultation (and approval where required) with ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) and the National Capital Authority (NCA) is required to ensure that the urban design and planning principles implemented for specific areas are not adversely impacted. In addition, Urban Services will be required to amend the Urban Services’ – Design Standards for Urban Infrastructure 7 – Bridges and Related Structures to reflect proposed changes once the bridge safety screen policy is approved. ATTACHMENT A – BRIDGE SAFETY SCREEN WARRANT SYSTEM – EXPLANATION No. Category Condition 1 Condition 2 Condition 3 Factor Priority rating likelihood Rating Consequence Rating Consequence Rating Consequence 1 Type of Road Under 10 Major public road 6 Minor road or pedestrians 2 Speed limit > 80 km/h 10 Speed limit > 60 9
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