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References - Procedures For Setting Advisory Speeds On Curves

References

  1. Bonneson, J, M. Pratt, J. Miles, and P. Carlson. "Procedures for Setting Curve Advisory Speeds." FHWA/TX-09/5-5439-01-P1. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., and Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, 2009.

  2. Torbic, D.J., D.W. Harwood, D.K. Gilmore, R. Pfefer, T.R. Neuman, K.L. Slack, and K.K. Hardy. "NCHRP Report 500: Guidance for Implemention of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan - Volume 7: A Guide for Reducing Collisions on Horizontal Curves". Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 2004.

  3. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., 2009.

  4. Chowdhury, M., D. Warren, H. Bissell, and S. Taori. "Are the Criteria for Setting Advisory Speeds on Curves Still Relevant?" ITE Journal. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C., February 1998, pp. 32-45.

  5. Bonneson, J, M. Pratt, J. Miles, and P. Carlson. "Development of Guidelines for Establishing Effective Curve Advisory Speeds". FHWA/TX-07/0-5439 1. Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, 2007.

  6. Bonneson, J., D. Lord, K. Zimmerman, K. Fitzpatrick, and M. Pratt. "Development of Tools for Evaluating the Safety Implications of Highway Design Decisions". FHWA/TX-07/0-4703 4. Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, September 2006.

  7. Fitzpatrick, K., L. Elefteriadou, D.W. Harwood, J.M. Collins, J. McFadden, I.B. Anderson, R.A. Krammes, N. Irizarry, K.D. Parma, K.M. Bauer, and K. Passetti. "Speed Prediction for Two-Lane Rural Highways". FHWA-RD-99-171. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 2000.

  8. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., 2003.

  9. Pietrucha, M.T., K.S. Opiela, R.L. Knoblauch, and K.L. Crigler. "Motorist Compliance with Standard Traffic Control Devices". FHWA-RD-89-103. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C., 1989.

  10. Hammer, Jr., C.G. "Evaluation of Minor Improvements: Part 6, Signs". California Division of Highways, Traffic Department, May 1968.

  11. Ritchie, M.L. "A Choice of Speed in Driving through Curves as a Function of Advisory Speed and Curve Signs." Human Factors. Vol. 14, No. 6. December 1972.

  12. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets", 5th Edition, 2004.

  13. Brudis & Associates, Inc., Advisory Speeds on Maryland Highways, Technical Report for Maryland DOT, August 1999.