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Book Synopsis Evaluation of Low Cost Traffic Calming for Rural Communities by : Shauna L. Hallmark
Download or read book Evaluation of Low Cost Traffic Calming for Rural Communities written by Shauna L. Hallmark and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The main goal of the research described in this report was to evaluate countermeasures that agencies can use to reduce speeds as drivers enter rural communities located on high-speed roadways. The objectives of this study were as follows: - Identify and summarize countermeasures used to manage speeds in transition zones; - Demonstrate the effectiveness of countermeasures that are practical for high- to low-speed transition zones; - Acquire additional information about countermeasures that may show promise but lack sufficient evidence of effectiveness; - Develop an application toolbox to assist small communities in selecting appropriate transition zones and effective countermeasures for entrances to small rural communities. The team solicited small communities that were interested in participating in the Phase II study and several communities were also recommended. The treatments evaluated were selected by carefully considering traffic-calming treatments that have been used effectively in other countries for small rural communities, as well as the information gained from the first phase of the project. The treatments evaluated are as follows: - Transverse speed bars; - Colored entrance treatment; - Temporary island; - Radar-activated speed limit sign; - Speed feedback sign; The toolbox publication and four focused tech briefs also cover the results of this work.
Book Synopsis Evaluation of Gateway and Low-cost Traffic Calming Treatments for Major Routes in Small Rural Communities by :
Download or read book Evaluation of Gateway and Low-cost Traffic Calming Treatments for Major Routes in Small Rural Communities written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many rural communities have developed around highways or major county roads; as a result, the main street through small rural communities is often part of a high-speed rural highway. Highways and county roads are characterized by high speeds outside the city limits; they then transition into a reduced speed section through the rural community. Consequently, drivers passing through the community often enter at high speeds and maintain those speeds as they travel through the community. Traffic calming in small rural communities along major roadways is common in Europe, but the U.S. does not have experience with applying traffic-calming measures outside of major urban areas. The purpose of the project was to evaluate traffic-calming treatments on the major road through small Iowa communities using either single-measure low-cost or gateway treatments. The project was partially funded by the Iowa Highway Research Board (IHRB). The focus of the IHRB portion was to evaluate single-measure, low-cost, traffic-calming measures that are appropriate to major roads through small communities. The research evaluated the use of two gateway treatments in Union and Roland; five single-measure treatments (speed table, on pavement "SLOW" markings, a driver speed feedback sign, tubular markers, and on-pavement entrance treatments) were evaluated in Gilbert, Slater, and Dexter.
Book Synopsis Traffic Calming on Main Roads Through Rural Communities by :
Download or read book Traffic Calming on Main Roads Through Rural Communities written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report summarizes an evaluation of the effects on speed of low-cost, traffic-calming treatments on main rural highways passing through small, rural communities in Iowa. The full report is entitled "Appropriate Traffic Calming Techniques for Small Iowa Communities."
Book Synopsis Simulator Evaluation of Low-cost Safety Improvements on Rural Two-lane Undivided Roads by : John A. Molino
Download or read book Simulator Evaluation of Low-cost Safety Improvements on Rural Two-lane Undivided Roads written by John A. Molino and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This experiment was sponsored by the Low Cost Safety Improvements Pooled Fund Study. It focused on two areas: (1) advanced detection and speed reduction for curves in rural two lane roads at night and (2) traffic calming for small rural towns during the day. The experiment was conducted in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Driving Simulator (HDS). Speed reduction in curves yielded the following order of tested treatments (from best to worst): (1) post mounted delineators (PMDs) enhanced by streaming light emitting diode (LED) lights slowed drivers down the most (9 mi/h (14.5 km/h)); (2) standard PMDs slowed drivers down by 7 to 8 mi/h (11.3 to 12.9 km/h); and (3) edge lines slowed drivers down by 2 mi/h (3.2 km/h). The same order was obtained for increases in the distance at which drivers were able to identify either the direction or the severity of the curve ahead as follows: streaming LED PMDs increased detection distance the most (560 to 1,065 ft (171 to 325 m)); standard PMDs increased detection distance by 45 to 200 ft (13.7 to 61 m); and edge lines increased detection distance by zero to 25 ft (zero to 7.6 m). PMDs performed better than pavement markings. The streaming PMDs solution offered the greatest potential increase in recognition distance. Speed reduction in towns yielded the following order of tested treatments: (1) chicanes slowed drivers down the most by 4 to 9 mi/h (6.4 to 14.5 km/h); (2) parked cars on both sides of the road slowed drivers 4 mi/h (6.4 km/h); and (3) bulb outs resulted in only a small speed reduction of 1 mi/h (1.6 km/h) or none at all. In the case of towns, two low cost safety solutions are worthy of further study: (1) adding painted chicanes to town entrances and (2) providing for and encouraging parking in the town. The results of this experiment do not take into account other hazardous factors that exist in the real world. Therefore, field validation is recommended for most of the above findings.
Book Synopsis Speed Reduction Techniques for Rural High-to-low Speed Transitions by : Gerry John Forbes
Download or read book Speed Reduction Techniques for Rural High-to-low Speed Transitions written by Gerry John Forbes and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2011 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 412: Speed Reduction Techniques for Rural High-to-Low Speed Transitions explores techniques for lowering traffic speeds in rural transition zones. Transition zones are those portions of high-speed roads that have lower posted speed limits as the roadway approaches a settlement.
Book Synopsis An Introduction to Highway Traffic Calming for Small Communities by : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Download or read book An Introduction to Highway Traffic Calming for Small Communities written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2019-09-22 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and highway managers interested in traffic calming strategies for small communities. This report focuses specifically on reducing high vehicle speed typical on cross-county highways to lower speed when the highway intersects small rural communities.
Book Synopsis The Effectiveness of Low-cost Traffic Calming Applications Appropriate for Main Streets Through Rural Communities by : Eric Randall Petersen
Download or read book The Effectiveness of Low-cost Traffic Calming Applications Appropriate for Main Streets Through Rural Communities written by Eric Randall Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Speed Management Toolbox for Rural Communities by : Shauna L. Hallmark
Download or read book Speed Management Toolbox for Rural Communities written by Shauna L. Hallmark and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary objective of this toolbox is to summarize various known traffic-calming treatments and their effectiveness. This toolbox focuses on roadway-based treatments for speed management, particularly for rural communities with transition zones. Education, enforcement, and policy strategies should also be considered, but are not the focus of this toolbox. The research team identified treatments based on their own research, a review of the literature, and discussion with other professionals. This toolbox describes each treatment and summarizes placement, advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost for each treatment. The categories of treatments covered in this toolbox are as follows: horizontal physical displacement, vertical physical displacement, narrowing, surroundings, pavement markings, traffic control signs, and other strategies.
Book Synopsis Design Guidance for High-speed to Low-speed Transition Zones for Rural Highways by : Darren J. Torbic
Download or read book Design Guidance for High-speed to Low-speed Transition Zones for Rural Highways written by Darren J. Torbic and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2012 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "TRBs National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 737: Design Guidance for High-Speed to Low-Speed Transitions Zones for Rural Highways presents guidance for designing the transition from a high-speed rural highway to a lower-speed section, typically approaching a small town. The report includes a methodology for assessing these highway sections and a catalog of potential treatments for addressing problems."--Publisher's description.
Book Synopsis Traffic Calming by : Cynthia L. Hoyle
Download or read book Traffic Calming written by Cynthia L. Hoyle and published by American Planning Association. This book was released on 1995 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traffic calming promises to be an important tool for improving the quality of life in American cities. It slows down or diverts automobiles so that streets are safe and inviting to pedestrians, bicyclists, and children at play. Traffic calming also makes drivers aware that they are sharing street space with other users. Used successfully in Europe, traffic calming is now being considered by many U.S. cities. This report examines the myths of traditional traffic planning and how such planning must change to provide safer streets. It describes basic traffic calming principles and techniques and examines their effects on traffic volume and speed in neighborhoods. This report also shows how to avoid the pitfalls some communities have experienced in integrating traffic calming into their planning programs.
Download or read book Public Roads written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptual Countermeasures written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Advanced Concepts, Methodologies and Technologies for Transportation and Logistics by : Jacek Żak
Download or read book Advanced Concepts, Methodologies and Technologies for Transportation and Logistics written by Jacek Żak and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of original papers produced by the members of the Euro Working Group on Transportation (EWGT) in the last several years (2015–2017). The respective chapters present the results of various research projects carried out by the members of the EWGT and extended versions of presentations given at the last several meetings of the EWGT. The book offers a representative sampling of the EWGT’s research activities and covers the state-of-the-art in quantitative oriented transportation/logistics research. It highlights a range of advanced concepts, methodologies and technologies, divided into four major thematic streams: Multiple Criteria Analysis in Transportation and Logistics; Urban Transportation and City Logistics; Road Safety and Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing in Transportation and Logistics. The book is intended for academics/researchers, analysts, business consultants, and graduate students who are interested in advanced techniques of mathematical modeling and computational procedures applied in transportation and logistics.
Download or read book Traffic Calming written by Reid H. Ewing and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The document reports the state of traffic calming programs in the United States. It also includes historical information about programs in other countries. For the purposes of this report, traffic calming involves changes in street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures to reduce traffic speeds and cut-through volumes in the interest of street safety, livability, and other public purposes. This report focuses mainly on physical measures, including street closures and other volume controls under the traffic calming umbrella. Education and enforcement activities, such as neighborhood traffic safety campaigns, fall outside the umbrella but will be mentioned where relevant.
Book Synopsis The Evaluation and Assessment of Traffic Calming Schemes by : C.R. Dadds
Download or read book The Evaluation and Assessment of Traffic Calming Schemes written by C.R. Dadds and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis An Introduction to Land Development Engineering by : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Download or read book An Introduction to Land Development Engineering written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2021-06-05 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in land development engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANNING 2. SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE 3. DRAINAGE HYDRAULICS 4. LANDSCAPE DESIGN 5. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.
Book Synopsis Evaluating Traffic Calming Benefits, Costs and Equity Impacts by : Todd Litman
Download or read book Evaluating Traffic Calming Benefits, Costs and Equity Impacts written by Todd Litman and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
