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Title: Research Needs: Research Problem Statements
Accession Number: 01771578
Record Type: Monograph
Abstract: The design of any transportation system is directed at improving traffic performance in terms of moving traffic efficiently and safely. Related to highways, the primary characteristics of traffic are concerned with the abilities, requirements, and performance of human beings as road users and highway vehicles. Together, these two components, the man and his vehicle, comprise a discrete traffic unit which, when observed in its environment, provides the foundation on which improvement of operations is founded. Thus, nearly all aspects of geometric design, as related to traffic operations and safety, require additional study. Presently, however, the Highway Research Board Committee on Operational Effects of Geometrics proposes that research needed in this field be concentrated in three areas: shoulders, medians, and channelization. The scope of research required in each area as well as research problem statements typifying the work needed are presented in this circular.
Supplemental Notes: Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.
Language: English
Pagination: 11p
Publication Date: 1966-9
Serial: Media Type: Digital/other
TRT Terms: Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Research; Safety and Human Factors
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: May 4 2021 4:15PM
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