Abstract
M.Ing.
South African road infrastructure has developed as product of various
influences such as growth in traffic demand, economic and social demand,
policies and imperatives, access needs and political ideologies and pressures.
A country needs to revisit their road classification model on regular bases to
ensure these influences are addressed. This support ensures sustainable
economic and social growth in a region.
Road classification models internationally and nationally use non-quantified
terminology to classify road classes. Terminology such as “key towns” or
“important towns” is commonly used. These terms creates misleading
interpretations by authorities and transportation planners.
This study developed a method to define road classification classes based on
the economic activity and social interaction between origin and destination
towns. The outcome is to eradicate the non-quantified terminology use in road
classes.