Evaluation of Gateway and Low-cost Traffic Calming Treatments for Major Routes in Small Rural Communities

Evaluation of Gateway and Low-cost Traffic Calming Treatments for Major Routes in Small Rural Communities
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Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2007
Genre: Cities and towns
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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.

Design Guidance for High-speed to Low-speed Transition Zones for Rural Highways

Design Guidance for High-speed to Low-speed Transition Zones for Rural Highways
Author: Darren J. Torbic
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 030925874X

"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.

Speed Reduction Techniques for Rural High-to-low Speed Transitions

Speed Reduction Techniques for Rural High-to-low Speed Transitions
Author: Gerry John Forbes
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2011
Genre: Rural roads
ISBN: 0309143217

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.

An Introduction to Highway Traffic Calming for Small Communities

An Introduction to Highway Traffic Calming for Small Communities
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2019-09-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

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.

Guide to Promoting Bicycling on Federal Lands

Guide to Promoting Bicycling on Federal Lands
Author: Rebecca Gleason
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2008
Genre: Bicycles
ISBN:

"This report provides guidance to Federal land managers on how to promote bicycling. Bicycling facilities are important transportation and recreation links to connect gateway communities, visitor centers, campgrounds, trailheads, and other attractions on Federal lands. This report presents benefits of bicycling, successful bicycling programs, policies that support bicycling, issus and challenges faced by land managers, and useful resources available to help meet these challenges"--Technical report documentation page.

Speed Management

Speed Management
Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2006
Genre:
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This Report addresses the key issues surrounding traffic speed management and highlights the improvements in policy and operations needed to reduce the extent of speeding.

Roundabouts

Roundabouts
Author: Lee August Rodegerdts
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309155118

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 672: Roundabouts: An Informational Guide - Second Edition explores the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of roundabouts. The report also addresses issues that may be useful in helping to explain the trade-offs associated with roundabouts. This report updates the U.S. Federal Highway Administration's Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, based on experience gained in the United States since that guide was published in 2000.

Traffic Calming

Traffic Calming
Author: Reid H. Ewing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1999
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

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.