Utilizing an encroachment probability benefit-cost model to estimate accident reduction factors /
accidents as lateral offsets from the edge of pavement
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1997.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | accidents as lateral offsets from the edge of pavement active tool for decisions on roadside safety; and has the analysis of changes to input parameters. A comparison of application of this methodology. This procedure can be application. The evaluation is achieved via trend data and currently being used by the Texas Department of Department of Transportation. One approach is encroachment differed with respect to countermeasure application. effects on accident costs induced by changes to traffic encroachment probability procedure has been heretofore under- evaluates the ability of a new encroachment probability based evaluation process. The results indicate a reduction in full-scale implementation of this methodology. historical records are unavailable. General system-wide implementation of a highway safety, cost effectiveness Improving safety on Texas roadways is a major public concern. increased, and an increase in accident costs as traffic of typical countermeasures. Close attention is paid to the other highway agencies have become interested in reducing Over the years, the Texas Department of Transportation and probability based, the other is accident data based. The procedure to determine accident reduction factors for a set procedure. Two approaches are currently being used by States program generated accident reduction factors to the factors Recommendations were made in support of the use and reduction investments. This focus has led to the safety related guidelines can also be established with a should or should not be used. This methodology is a pro- society's accident cost while maximizing returns on accident Transportation and other states is an extension of the utilized by transportation professionals. This research utilized when deciding what types of safety applications volume, lateral offset, and type of countermeasure volumes increased. The magnitude of reduction factors |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Civil Engineering". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | ix, 175 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 60-61. |