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TITLE: Investigation of the Impact of Medians on Road Users AUTHOR: Brian L. Bowman and Robert L. Vecellio, Department of Civil Engineering, Auburn University, for the Federal Highway Administration NUMBER: FHWA-RD-93-130 YEAR: 1994 FORMAT: Booklet/Research Report LENGTH: 133 pages FEE: INTENDED
AUDIENCE:Traffic Engineers, Planners, Safety Activists, Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION: This study investigates the safety impact of raised curb medians, two-way left-turn (TWLT) medians, and undivided cross sections on vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Conclusions show that raised median pedestrian accident rates are significantly less than pedestrian accident rates on undivided arterials in suburban areas, and less than both TWLT and undivided arterial pedestrian accident rates in central business districts. Further, no significant differences between the pedestrian accident rates of raised curb and TWLT medians in suburban areas were found. A literature review, example of the survey instrument used, summary of responses, list of data, and list of references are included.
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