Economic Effect of Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersections in Louisiana : Research Project Capsule

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Economic Effect of Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersections in Louisiana : Research Project Capsule

2017-10-01
By Schneider, Helmut

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Schneider, Helmut
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Louisiana Transportation Research Center
Contributors:

Rupnow, Tyson D. ; Mitran, Elisabeta
Corporate Contributors:

Louisiana. Department of Transportation and Development ; Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Louisiana
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Research Project Capsule
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Louisiana Transportation Research Center
Abstract:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has made significant progress in reducing collisions and increasing capacity along its highway corridors. Deployment of access management techniques, such as restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections, has reduced traffic congestion and injuries/damage associated with left-turn crashes. The RCUT concept functions by preventing left turns or crossing traffic from minor roads at intersections with higher-speed roadways. However, businesses located near these intersections have expressed concern that the change in direct access to their properties has created a negative economic impact upon them. There are several RCUT intersections that have been implemented in Louisiana. These intersections are the basis for this investigation. This study will analyze before-and-after sales tax data to assess the economic impact of Louisiana’s RCUT intersections on nearby businesses. A secondary goal is to assess the perception of business owners and residents near these intersections.
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18-1SA
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/34802/dot_34802_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 528.10 KB]
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US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:15ad1076509e2af8fa31437e9ee44a11f93502bbf5922020a1f989d4f8ddacdd

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