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Roundabouts as Context Sensitive Solutions
posted by Brian Gray

In the past 10 years, more than 2,000 modern roundabouts have been constructed in the United States. This article discusses how roundabouts can contribute to context-sensitive projects.


Solicitation of 2012 NCHRP Synthesis Topics
posted by Brian Gray

The Synthesis Project Committee for Project 20-05 of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has asked for proposed topics for 2012. Topics are solicited from the highway community, including AASHTO committees, member States, and FHWA. Please e-mail suggested topics to Jean Landolt and Jack D. Jernigan by COB, Wednesday, February 1, 2012, using the attached format.


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Revere Beach Boulevard Improvements
posted by Brandon Green

Community issues, more than transportation issues, helped to initiate this project. The project area was the neglected and forgotten end of the beach. The southern half of the beach was renovated...

 
APS mounted on signal pole for crossing signalized right turn lane. A pedestrian who is blind is waiting with her hand on the pushbutton for the vibrotactile Walk indication. After the Walk indication begins, she must turn, and cross the sidewalk before beginning to cross the street.

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Accessible Pedestrian Signals: Washington, NJ
posted by Leize Gaillard

This case study is one of nine case studies on accessible pedestrian signals posted by Pedestrian and Bike Information Center. These studies describe experiences of US cities that have installed...

 
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11th Street Bridges Project
posted by Context Sensitive Solutions

The incomplete freeway system in Southeast Washington forces drivers to exit the freeway onto neighborhood streets to reach their destinations. Some of the primary routes are through...

 
 

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