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A Guide for Addressing Collisions with Trees in Hazardous Locations
One of the most common causes of fatal and severe injury crashes, on rural roads in
particular, involves vehicles leaving the road and striking a fixed object. Trees are the objects
most commonly struck in run-off-road (ROR) collisions, and tree... more
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officals (AASHTO),
from NCHRP REPORT 500: Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan,2003 |
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Building Communities With Transportation
"Important change ... is happening in rural hamlets, middle burgs and huge metropolises. While some folds are just getting from feet into mechanical transport for the first time in civilizations history, others are learning to return to their feet... more
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Dan Burden,
January 10, 2001 |
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Context Sensitive Solutions in Large Central Cities
In June, 2003, the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management hosted a peer-to-peer exchange to lay a foundation for dealing with the state of the practice and processes related to context sensitive solutions, and to identify specific... more
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Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management,
2004 |
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Cross-Section Elements: Curbs
There are two types of curbs: barrier and mountable. Both in urban and suburban environments curbs serve functions such as drainage control, roadway edge delineation, and right-of-way reduction.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
from Flexibility in Highway Design |
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Cross-Section Elements: Landscape Design and Plants
Landscape design is an important element to help mitigate nuisances and help the roadway fit the surroundings. Goal of landscape design is to provide vegetation to improve aesthetics and safety, lower constructions costs and create enough visual... more
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
from Flexibility in Highway Design |
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Cross-Section Elements: Trees
"An important aspect of roadside landscape design is the treatment of trees ... Integrating trees into the design of a facility has many advantages. Trees provide a visual edge to the roadway that helps guide motorists. Trees also add to the... more
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
from Flexibility in Highway Design |
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Designing Today's Urban Arterials
Presentation given at the 2006 Annual TRB Meeting on the reconstruction of Lake Street, and urban arterial in Minneapolis.
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Furnishing Your Public Space
Learn about the "whys and wherefores" of public-space amenities with this series of features. Each offers design and use guidelines to help lay people and professional designers work with each other. Also included: notable examples of amenities from... more
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Project for Public Spaces (PPS)
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Guide to Management of Roadside Trees
This guide provides a step-by-step approach to identify and treat higher risk roadside vegetation. The approach involves the resolution of complex, legal, safety and environmental issues associated with the removal of hazardous tress from the... more
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Kennedy Center Access Study
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC is a Congressionally-designated national showcase for the performing arts. The purpose of the project was to improve access to the Kennedy Center. The need for this project arises... more
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National Park Service (NPS),
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NYC DOT Street Design Manual
The New York City Street Design Manual is the culmination of the greater attention and creativity our Administration is bringing to its streetscape. It further expands our catalogue of street design features and allows for a new set of pre-approved... more
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2009 |
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Safe and Aesthetic Design of Urban Roadside Treatments
TRBs National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 612: Safe and Aesthetic Design of Urban Roadside Treatments explores recommended design guidelines for safe and aesthetic roadside treatments in urban areas. The report also examines... more
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South Lake Shore Drive Reconstruction
The Reconstruction of South Lake Shore Drive (SLSD) was a unique project due to its location and the level of community interest. SLSD is one of Chicagos primary commuter routes, carrying over 100,000 vehicles per day, but it is also a scenic drive... more
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