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A study of roadway lighting is currently being conducted at several locations in Virginia by using a mobile illumination recording system to obtain lighting measurements. Areas being surveyed include the I-264 interchange area in downtown Norfolk and the Shirley Highway (I-95) between the Springfield and Glebe Road interchanges, which lie south of
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Hilton, M. H. (1974). Roadway lighting study : Rte. 264 in downtown Norfolk (Report No. VHRC 73-R41). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20168
Hilton, Marvin H. Roadway lighting study : Rte. 264 in downtown Norfolk. Report no. VHRC 73-R41. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20168.
Hilton, Marvin H Roadway lighting study : Rte. 264 in downtown Norfolk. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R41, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20168.
Huck, P. J. (1974). Determination of the in-situ state of stress in soil masses. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30029
Huck, Peter J.. Determination of the in-situ state of stress in soil masses. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30029.
Huck, Peter J. Determination of the in-situ state of stress in soil masses. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development, 1974, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30029.
Schilling, M. G. (1974). Culvert outlet protection design: computer program documentation. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29993
Schilling, Michael G.. Culvert outlet protection design: computer program documentation. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29993.
Schilling, Michael G. Culvert outlet protection design: computer program documentation. United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development, 1974, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29993.
At the request of the Iowa State Highway Commission, the Engineering Research Institute observed the traffic operations at the Interstate 29 (1-29) and Interstate 80 (1-80) interchange in the southwest part of Council Bluffs.
Brewer, K., & Ring, S. (1974). Freeway operations analysis of I-80 to I-29 interchange (Report No. ISU-ERI-AMES-74020). Iowa State University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23078
Brewer, K.A. and S.L. Ring. Freeway operations analysis of I-80 to I-29 interchange. Report no. ISU-ERI-AMES-74020. Iowa State University, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23078.
Brewer, K.A., and S.L. Ring Freeway operations analysis of I-80 to I-29 interchange. Iowa State University, 1974, Report no. ISU-ERI-AMES-74020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/23078.
This report presents the development of a model for predicting the travel time required by a motorist to travel from any freeway location to the end of the freeway system during freeway incident conditions. Operating speeds and shock wave speeds can also be predicted. Typical incident solutions and travel time results are presented. The mathematica
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Messer, C. J., & Dudek, C. L. (1974). Development of a Model for Predicting Travel Time on an Urban Freeway (Report No. 165-8). Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85273
Messer, Carroll J. and Conrad L. Dudek. Development of a Model for Predicting Travel Time on an Urban Freeway. Report no. 165-8. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85273.
Messer, Carroll J., and Conrad L. Dudek Development of a Model for Predicting Travel Time on an Urban Freeway. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1974, Report no. 165-8, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85273.
Vaswani, N. K. (1974). Estimating moduli of pavement materials from field deflection measurements (Report No. VHTRC 75-R20). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20080
Vaswani, Nari K. Estimating moduli of pavement materials from field deflection measurements. Report no. VHTRC 75-R20. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20080.
Vaswani, Nari K Estimating moduli of pavement materials from field deflection measurements. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R20, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20080.
Experiments were performed with partial-depth precast concrete patching to determine the feasibility of the method. In the experiments prefabricated slabs of various sizes, stockpiled near the pavement repair site were installed in machine cut holes in the pavement and cemented into place to make 68 patches. To determine the feasibility of using th
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Creech, M. F. (1974). Partial-depth precast concrete patching (Report No. VHTRC 75-R13). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19796
Creech, Marion F. Partial-depth precast concrete patching. Report no. VHTRC 75-R13. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19796.
Creech, Marion F Partial-depth precast concrete patching. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R13, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19796.
SR300 Accident Report forms and corresponding Medical Examiner's reports were examined for fatal crashes which occurred during fiscal year 1973. The status of seat belt usage was noted for drivers whose deaths were directly related to the accidents and in whose cars seat belts were installed. In addition, data on 32 other variables available in the
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Lynn, C., & Simpson, C. H. (1974). Seat belts : their use among drivers killed in fatal crashes in Virginia (Report No. VHRC 73-R38). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19855
Lynn, Cheryl and Clinton H Simpson. Seat belts : their use among drivers killed in fatal crashes in Virginia. Report no. VHRC 73-R38. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19855.
Lynn, Cheryl, and Clinton H Simpson Seat belts : their use among drivers killed in fatal crashes in Virginia. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R38, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19855.
As part of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project (ASAP), staff members of the Virginia Highway Research Council, acting in their role as evaluators of the project, conducted a baseline survey of the nighttime drinking-driving patterns in Fairfax, Virginia. The ASAP concept recognizes the major role alcohol plays in fatal and serious highway cra
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Smith, T. J. (1974). Drinking-driving patterns at night : baseline roadside survey of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project (Report No. VHRC 73-R34). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20165
Smith, Thomas J. Drinking-driving patterns at night : baseline roadside survey of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project. Report no. VHRC 73-R34. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20165.
Smith, Thomas J Drinking-driving patterns at night : baseline roadside survey of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R34, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20165.
The growing shortage of available land is generating a great deal of interest in the utilization of transportation rights-of-way for uses other than for vehicles. Such structures as air-rights buildings and enclosed pedestrian bridges between buildings are examples of some of the ways rights-of-way are currently being used for purposes other than v
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Zuk, W. (1974). Design concepts concerning the multiple use of transportation rights-of-way (Report No. VHTRC 75-R19). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20075
Zuk, William. Design concepts concerning the multiple use of transportation rights-of-way. Report no. VHTRC 75-R19. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20075.
Zuk, William Design concepts concerning the multiple use of transportation rights-of-way. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R19, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20075.
This study contains the findings from a survey of available integrated computer systems for bridge analysis and design, along with a sample design of a grade separation structure using the two leading design systems, BEST and STRC. It appears that integrated design systems could be applicable to the design of common highway bridges in Virginia, and
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McKeel, W. T., Korf, J. L., & Pilkey, W. D. (1974). An evaluation of the systems approach to bridge design (Report No. VHTRC 75-R11). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19967
McKeel, Wallace T, Jerry L Korf, and Walter D Pilkey. An evaluation of the systems approach to bridge design. Report no. VHTRC 75-R11. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19967.
McKeel, Wallace T, et al. An evaluation of the systems approach to bridge design. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19967.
Several design procedures associated with determining the proper asphalt content for open-graded bituminous mixes were investigated. Also considered was the proper amount of tack coat that should be placed on the old surface prior to paving operations. The design procedures obtained from other highway agencies were evaluated in the laboratory for t
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Maupin, G. W. (1974). Investigation of asphalt content design for open-graded bituminous mixes (Report No. VHRC 73-R39). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19933
Maupin, G. W. Investigation of asphalt content design for open-graded bituminous mixes. Report no. VHRC 73-R39. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19933.
Maupin, G. W Investigation of asphalt content design for open-graded bituminous mixes. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R39, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/19933.
Since the enactment of the National Environmental Policy Act in 1969, there has been considerable change in the efficiency of the preparation and distribution of environment a impact statements (EIS). This study was an evaluation of the review and comment phase as part of the overall EIS process. From a survey of agencies involved in this phase, it
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Howell, D. R. (1974). A study of the review and comment phase of the draft environmental impact statement (Report No. VHTRC 75-R4). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20036
Howell, David R. A study of the review and comment phase of the draft environmental impact statement. Report no. VHTRC 75-R4. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20036.
Howell, David R A study of the review and comment phase of the draft environmental impact statement. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R4, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20036.
This study was initiated to examine certain safety characteristics of modified motorcycles. Are motorcycles which can be classified as "choppers" less safe than standard, retail, stock machines? Do personal modifications differ from professional modifications with respect to safety characteristics? The conclusions of this report are as follows: (1)
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Stoke, C. B., Lemons, D. W., & Lynn, C. (1974). The safety aspects of chopper motorcycles : a literature survey in response to HJR #90 (Report No. VHTRC 75-R18). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20169
Stoke, Charles B, Donald W., Lemons, and Cheryl Lynn. The safety aspects of chopper motorcycles : a literature survey in response to HJR #90. Report no. VHTRC 75-R18. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20169.
Stoke, Charles B, et al. The safety aspects of chopper motorcycles : a literature survey in response to HJR #90. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R18, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20169.
During the summer of 1973 the authors conducted a statewide survey of the present state of the art of the Virginia Department of Highways' erosion and siltation control program. The survey included field observations of erosion and siltation control measures on many highway projects and interviews and discussions with over 50 field personnel active
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Sherwood, W. C., & Wyant, D. C. (1974). An evaluation of the erosion-siltation control program of the Virginia Department of Highways, summer 1973 (Report No. VHRC 73-R33). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20008
Sherwood, W. Cullen and David C Wyant. An evaluation of the erosion-siltation control program of the Virginia Department of Highways, summer 1973. Report no. VHRC 73-R33. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20008.
Sherwood, W. Cullen, and David C Wyant An evaluation of the erosion-siltation control program of the Virginia Department of Highways, summer 1973. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R33, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20008.
In this study, ten classes of driver education students from two Fairfax County high schools received materials from a new alcohol curriculum in conjunction with regular driver education training. Eight classes of students from two other Fairfax County high schools did not receive the new curriculum but rather traditional alcohol instruction in the
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Lynn, C. (1974). An analysis of the alcohol curriculum used in the driver education program of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action project (Report No. VHTRC 75-R2). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20163
Lynn, Cheryl. An analysis of the alcohol curriculum used in the driver education program of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action project. Report no. VHTRC 75-R2. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20163.
Lynn, Cheryl An analysis of the alcohol curriculum used in the driver education program of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action project. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R2, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20163.
This report is one of a series developed in conformance with annual reporting requirements contained within Alcohol Safety Action Projects: Evaluation. In February 1972, operations of the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project began and these federally financed activities will be continued as a three-year demonstration project. The goal of the proje
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Jordan, R. F., Smith, T. J., & Lynn, C. (1974). An analysis of problem drinker diagnosis and referral within the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project, 1972 (Report No. VHRC 73-R44). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20164
Jordan, Robert F, Thomas J Smith, and Cheryl Lynn. An analysis of problem drinker diagnosis and referral within the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project, 1972. Report no. VHRC 73-R44. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20164.
Jordan, Robert F, et al. An analysis of problem drinker diagnosis and referral within the Fairfax Alcohol Safety Action Project, 1972. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R44, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20164.
Rumble strips have been used for a number of years at locations where a physical stimulus was needed to alert a motorist to some hazard. However, little study has been done to determine the optimum spacings for the strips. Through testing existing Virginia rumble strip installations and various spacings at a test location, a basis was established f
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Franke, Kurt A Evaluation of rumble strips. Virginia Transportation Research Council, 1974, Report no. VHTRC 75-R10, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18716.
Environmental variables important in pavement cracking studies are catalogued for west Texas. This portion of the state is shown to receive the most severe environmental changes. Results from other studies, mainly in Canada, are interpreted in terms of the information gathered for west Texas. These data indicate that pavement deterioration in west
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Carpenter, S. H., Lytton, R. L., & Epps, J. A. (1974). Environmental Factors Relevant to Pavement Cracking in West Texas (Report No. 18-1). Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83630
Carpenter, Samuel H., Robert L. Lytton, and Jon A. Epps. Environmental Factors Relevant to Pavement Cracking in West Texas. Report no. 18-1. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83630.
Carpenter, Samuel H., et al. Environmental Factors Relevant to Pavement Cracking in West Texas. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 1974, Report no. 18-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83630.
The main objective of this study was to establish the factors that influence the durability of the surface configurations that are used or can be used to provide high and long lasting skid resistance for portland cement concrete pavements. In the development of such durable surface texture an insight into the pavement wear mechanism in the presence
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Ozyildirim, H. C. (1974). Durability of certain configurations for providing skid resistance on concrete pavements (Report No. VHRC 73-R57). Virginia Transportation Research Council. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18699
Ozyildirim, H. Celik. Durability of certain configurations for providing skid resistance on concrete pavements. Report no. VHRC 73-R57. Virginia Transportation Research Council, 1974. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18699.
Ozyildirim, H. Celik Durability of certain configurations for providing skid resistance on concrete pavements. Virginia Transportation Research Council, 1974, Report no. VHRC 73-R57, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18699.
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