Key Terms

This glossary provides quick reference definitions for terms used throughout the Safe System Hub. Editors can add additional terms via the Page Builder.

AusRAP

Australian Road Assessment Program — a star-rating methodology assessing the in-built safety of roads.

iRAP

International Road Assessment Programme — global road safety risk assessment methodology.

IRRT

Infrastructure Risk Rating Tool — produces network-level risk ratings.

Movement & Place

A framework that balances a street's role in moving people and goods (movement) with its role as a destination (place).

RRST

Roadside Risk Scoring Tool — assesses roadside hazard severity.

Safe System

A holistic approach to road safety that aims to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes through forgiving infrastructure, safe speeds, safe vehicles, safe people, and effective post-crash response.

SSTST

Safe System Treatment Selection Tool — supports selection of Safe System-aligned treatments.

Vision Zero

The long-term goal of zero road deaths and serious injuries.