Crash Testing of National Park Service Aesthetic Barriers for Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-21-0018
Project Abstract:
This project proposes to follow American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 2016 Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) to crash test and document six safety hardware devices that are commonly used within the National Park Service (NPS), and more specifically, in the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP).
This MASH testing will provide additional crashworthy alternative systems for local, Federal, and tribal agencies, and decrease occupant risk if the vehicle impacts a device that meets current crash test standards. Upon completion of successful crash testing of the six safety hardware devices, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will share the MASH test results and the standard details with the transportation community.
(NOTE: An existing separate effort led by the NPS and FHWA will develop a stone-faced median bridge barrier design and preliminary steps in the development of the steel-backed timber guardrail TL-3 connection to stone-faced masonry median barrier. Results from this task order will be used in the development of that separate solicitation.)
Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$785,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Laboratory:
Grant/Contract ID:
- 693JJ321F000059
FHWA Program Area:
- Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Safety / Safety Design and Operations
FHWA Activity:
- Roadway Departure
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Eduardo
Last Name:
Arispe
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3291
Email Address:
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
George Mason University