Evaluation of the Effects of Ramp Location on Land Use and Development

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• Creators:
  Lewis, Carol A. ; Handy, Susan ; Goodwin, Ronald E.
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas Southern University. Center for Transportation Training and Research ; University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas Department of Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Access Control (Transportation) Case Studies Development Freeways Frontage Roads Impact Land Use Planning Ramps Urban Transportation
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA/TX-99/1762-3
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States;Texas
• Edition:
  Interim: September 1997-April1999
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas Southern University. Center for Transportation Training and Research
• Abstract:
  A body of research indicates that investments in transportation infrastructure are often related to land use and development. Still, there is much to learn about the land use-freeway ramp relationship. Case studies were conducted on several ramp locations in Texas to assess the effect of different land uses and examine the traffic generated on the adjoining frontage roads and intersections. This research considered the development impacts that occur at ramp locations under a variety of conditions including diverse frontage road designs. The findings are structured to equip planners and engineers with information they need to improve the planning, design and location of future ramps. It will also provide a basis for improved communication between community, urban and transportation planners and engineers. The study indicates that often there is an incompatibility between the commercial development and the interchange design, particularly the ramp and frontage road. The ramp design and locations of driveways providing access to developments require careful consideration beyond the current driveway access guidelines (in Texas) to preserve desired operational speeds and safety standards. The findings will be instrumental in reducing future modifications due to traffic impacts resulting from new development.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  0-1762-3
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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