Briefing Sheets on Safety and Operations of Rural Two-Lane Highways
Author(s):
K. Fitzpatrick, M.A. Brewer, J.A. Epps, W.R. Stockton
Publication Date:
November 2016
Abstract:
The safety and operations of Texas rural two-lane highways are being affected by increased traffic associated with the energy sector, including the unique characteristics of heavy trucks. Researchers reviewed existing condictions on select rural two-lane highways along with recent literature to develop the following two-page briefing sheets:
1. Length and Spacing of Super 2 Passing Lanes
2. Operational Characteristics of Super 2 Corridors
3. Safety Characteristics of Super 2 Corridors
4. Signing and Marking on Super 2 Corridors
5. Turn Lanes on Rural Highways
Report Number:
0-6806-TTI-P1
Electronic Link(s):
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