PRELIMINARY REPORT ON LANDSCAPE DESIGN FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY
SOME OF THE IMPORTANT LANDSCAPE DESIGN FACTORS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON HIGHWAY SAFETY ARE: (A) CONSERVATION OF LANDSCAPE FEATURES IN HIGHWAY LOCATION, (B) CROSS- SECTION DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH, (C) PLANTING DESIGN, (D) DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL AREAS (THAT IS, SAFETY REST AREAS AND INTERCHANGES). /AUTHOR/
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Authors:
- Walker, R T
- Publication Date: 1961
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
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Serial:
- Highway Research Board Roadside Development Committee Reports
- Publisher: Highway Research Board
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Cross sections; Highway safety; Landscape design; Planting; Roadside rest areas; Width
- Uncontrolled Terms: Right of way
- Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Highways; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00205135
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB
- Created Date: Nov 29 1971 12:00AM