the history of moby-dick
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THE HISTORY OF MOBY-DICK. David J Russell II. GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL FACTORS THAT IMPACT TRUCK USE OF TOLL ROADS. David J Russell II. INTRODUCTION. INTRODUCTION. 300 Miles of Toll Roads (Texas) Freight & Trucking Increase Texas leads nation in fatal - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THE HISTORY OF MOBY-DICK
David J Russell II
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GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL FACTORS THAT IMPACT TRUCK USE OF TOLL ROADS
David J Russell II
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
• 300 Miles of Toll Roads (Texas)• Freight & Trucking Increase • Texas leads nation in fatal
crashes (large trucks)
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DESIGN VEHICLE
• Interstate Semitrailer – WB 67– (67 ft wheel base)
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DESIGN ELEMENTS
• Design Speed (70mph)• Horizontal Alignment
– Offtracking• Vertical Alignment
– Stopping Sight Distance• Intersections• Braking Distance
– Ramps and Interchanges
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TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS
• Signing
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TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS
• Rumble Strips
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TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS
• Lighted Barrier Delineation
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TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS
• Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI)
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CONCLUSION/INCENTIVES
• Benefits for both Trucking Industry & Motoring Public
• Reduction in Travel Time • Reduction in Truck Idle Time Congestion• Reduction in Pavement Rehabilitation
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RECOMMENDATIONS
• Send Survey to Logistic Department
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REFERENCE
• Texas Transportation Institute. (2010). Operational Factors that Impact Truck Use of Toll Roads. College Station, TX. Christopher Poe, Ph.D., P.E.
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QUESTIONS