Texas Department of Transportation's Methodology for Selecting Curves to Receive High Friction Surface Treatments and Other Safety Improvements

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Texas Department of Transportation's Methodology for Selecting Curves to Receive High Friction Surface Treatments and Other Safety Improvements

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Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
Contributors:

Cheung, Joseph ; McDaniel, Darren
Subject/TRT Terms:

Friction Course Highway Curves Highway Safety Surface Course (Pavements)
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-SA-16-059
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
Abstract:

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) explored ways to improve horizontal curve safety by identifying whether geometric improvements or pavement friction restorations would best address safety concerns associated with a particular curve. TxDOT wanted to maximize the investment’s benefit and minimize the need for additional improvements.
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Federal Highway Administration
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/50456/dot_50456_DS1.pdf
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English

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