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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/158870.aspx

This section of circular E-C117 discusses the compatibility of trucks and buses with the roadway environment. Although the operating characteristics of trucks may be more critical, traditionally highways were designed for passenger cars with minimum attention to the limitations of trucks. Included in this discussion are a review of recent research; a look at specific problem areas, such as curves and exit ramps, speed limits for heavy vehicles, and intersections and lane merges; a look at where crashes are happening; and comments on future research needs.

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pp 138-146

2007-5

Transportation Research Circular

Web

Figures (1) ; Photos (1) ; References; Tables (2)

Buses; Crash locations; Heavy vehicles; Highway curves; Highway design; Highway safety; Intersections; Merging traffic; Off ramps; Research; Speed limits; Trucks

Future research

Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Public Transportation; Research; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure

TRIS, TRB

Jun 19 2007 2:11PM

• Carrier Safety Management
• Commercial Driver Human Factors
• Enforcement and Compliance
• Health and Wellness of Commercial Drivers
• Motor Carrier Safety Laws and Regulations
• Problem Assessment and Data
• The Domain of Truck and Bus Safety Research: Introduction
• Vehicle Design and Technology