Feasibility of Incorporating Crash Risk in Developing Congestion Mitigation Measures for Interstate Highways
Author: NJ. Garber
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 30
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Feasibility of Incorporating Crash Risk in Developing Congestion Mitigation Measures for Interstate Highways
Author: Nicholas J. Garber
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 38
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA relationship between traffic flow variables and crash characteristics can greatly help the traffic engineer in the field to arrive at appropriate congestion mitigation measures that not only alleviate congestion and save time but also reduce the probability of crashes. Currently, no such decision support tool is readily available to traffic engineers who now mainly make vital decisions using their experience and intuition. This project investigated the feasibility of developing a methodology in which real-time data can be used to decide on diversion strategies that also consider crash risk. Models showing the interaction between flow and density (occupancy) and the relationship of these traffic flow parameters to crash characteristics were developed for specific sites in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. These models were then used as the basis for developing a methodology that incorporates crash risk in identifying congestion strategies that consider crash risk. The results show that it is feasible to incorporate crash risk in developing congestion mitigation strategies. To use the methodology developed in this study, it is necessary to develop the appropriate models for each site that relate flow and occupancy and crashes and occupancy.
The Feasibility of Developing Congestion Mitigation Measures that Incorporate Crash Risk. A Case Study
Author: Sankar Subramanyan
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 204
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHandbook of Transportation Engineering
Author: Myer Kutz
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2003-12-08
Total Pages: 980
ISBN-13: 0071500952
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a comprehensive, problem-solving engineering guide on the strategic planning, development, and maintenance of public and private transportation systems. Covering all modes of transportation on land, air, and water, the Handbook shows how to solve specific problems, such as facility improvement, cost reduction, or operations optimization at local, regional, national, and international levels. * Extensive sections on road construction and maintenance, bridge construction and repair, and mass transit systems * Examines airline traffic control systems, airline schedule planning, and airline ground operation * Covers marine, rail, and freight transportation
Virginia State Documents
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 216
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHandbook of Transportation Engineering Volume II, 2e
Author: Myer Kutz
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2011-03-08
Total Pages: 1100
ISBN-13: 0071614788
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive transportation engineering resource--fully revised and updated The two-volume Handbook of Transportation Engineering, Second Edition offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the entire transportation engineering field. Featuring 18 new chapters and contributions from nearly 70 leading experts, this authoritative work discusses all types of transportation systems--freight, passenger, air, rail, road, marine, and pipeline--and provides problem-solving engineering, planning, and design tools and techniques with examples of successful applications. Volume II focuses on applications in automobile and non-automobile transportation, and on safety and environmental issues. VOLUME II COVERS: Traffic engineering analysis Traffic origin-destination estimation Traffic congestion Highway capacity Traffic control systems: freeway management and communications Traffic signals Highway sign visibility Transportation lighting Geometric design of streets and highways Intersection and interchange design Pavement engineering: flexible and rigid pavements Pavement testing and evaluation Bridge engineering Tunnel engineering Pedestrians Bicycle transportation Spectrum of automated guideway transit (AGT) and its applications Railway vehicle engineering Railway track design Improvement of railroad yard operations Modern aircraft design techniques Airport design Air traffic control systems design Ship design Pipeline engineering Traffic safety Transportation hazards Hazardous materials transportation Incident management Network security and survivability Optimization of emergency evacuation plans Transportation noise issues Air quality issues in transportation Transportation and climate change
Traffic Congestion
Author: Alberto Bull
Publisher: Santiago, Chile : United Nations, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 202
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraffic Incident Management Handbook
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Published: 2000
Total Pages: 176
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntended to assist agencies responsible for incident management activities on public roadways to improve their programs and operations.Organized into three major sections: Introduction to incident management; organizing, planning, designing and implementing an incident management program; operational and technical approaches to improving the incident management process.
Safety
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 202
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"No. 1922 examines the responses of cognitively impaired older drivers to emergency vehicles, the crash cost savings associated with red light cameras, the design of safe roadways within and around schools in Texas, the modeling of contraflow freeway traffic under evacuation conditions, and the safety effects of separate roads for trucks."--pub. website.
World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention
Author: Marjorie Peden
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2008-09
Total Pages: 67
ISBN-13: 1437904068
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEvery day thousands of people are killed and injured on our roads. Millions of people each year will spend long weeks in the hospital after severe crashes and many will never be able to live, work or play as they used to do. Current efforts to address road safety are minimal in comparison to this growing human suffering. This report presents a comprehensive overview of what is known about the magnitude, risk factors and impact of road traffic injuries, and about ways to prevent and lessen the impact of road crashes. Over 100 experts, from all continents and different sectors -- including transport, engineering, health, police, education and civil society -- have worked to produce the report. Charts and tables.
