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Filtering by: Committee Member Schafer, Daniel W. Subject Traffic signs and signals -- Oregon -- Evaluation

Effectiveness of curve advisory speed signs : a characterization of road operations in western Oregon

Creator:

Avelar Morán, Raúl Eduardo

Abstract:

Posting advisory speed signs at sharp horizontal curve locations is a common practice in the U.S. These signs recommend drivers safe speeds to negotiate such curves. Literature indicates that adherence to advisory speeds is, in general, poor. Moreover, limited research is available that quantifies safety implications of these signs. This...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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Safety performance of curve advisory speed signs

Creator:

Avelar Moran, Raúl Eduardo

Abstract:

Posting advisory speed signs at sharp horizontal curve sites is a practice well established in the United States. The purpose of these signs is to provide the driving public with a safe speed to negotiate such curves; however, the link between these signs and safety has not yet been clearly...

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Dissertation