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THE HISTORY OF MOBY-DICK

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

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THE HISTORY OF MOBY-DICK

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  1. THE HISTORY OF MOBY-DICK David J Russell II

  2. GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL FACTORS THAT IMPACT TRUCK USE OF TOLL ROADS David J Russell II

  3. INTRODUCTION

  4. INTRODUCTION • 300 Miles of Toll Roads (Texas) • Freight & Trucking Increase • Texas leads nation in fatal crashes (large trucks)

  5. DESIGN VEHICLE • Interstate Semitrailer – WB 67 • (67 ft wheel base)

  6. DESIGN ELEMENTS • Design Speed (70mph) • Horizontal Alignment • Offtracking • Vertical Alignment • Stopping Sight Distance • Intersections • Braking Distance • Ramps and Interchanges

  7. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS • Signing

  8. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS • Rumble Strips

  9. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS • Lighted Barrier Delineation

  10. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING FACTORS • Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI)

  11. CONCLUSION/INCENTIVES • Benefits for both Trucking Industry & Motoring Public • Reduction in Travel Time • Reduction in Truck Idle Time Congestion • Reduction in Pavement Rehabilitation

  12. RECOMMENDATIONS • Send Survey to Logistic Department

  13. REFERENCE • Texas Transportation Institute. (2010). Operational Factors that Impact Truck Use of Toll Roads. College Station, TX. Christopher Poe, Ph.D., P.E.

  14. QUESTIONS

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