NEEDED RESEARCH IN THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF TOLL FACILITIES

THOSE RESEARCH NEEDS THAT ARE COMMON TO BOTH TOLL FACILITIES AND NON-TOLL FACILITIES ARE DISCUSSED. SPECIFIC TOPICS COVERED ARE IN THE AREAS OF: (1) THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS, CARGO, MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES, AND RESIDENTS NEAR THE HIGHWAY; (2) THE CAPACITY OF THE FACILITY; (3) THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF HIGHWAYS; (4) INTERMODAL ACCOMMODATION; (5) BETTER QUALITY CONTROL OF MATERIALS AND OPERATIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION; AND (6) THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNIQUES AND STANDARDS TO MINIMIZE FUTURE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

• Authors:
  • Cangiano, V M
• Publication Date: 1972-6-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 33-40
• Serial:
  • Intl Bridge Tunnel & Turnpike Assoc

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building materials; Environmental impacts; Highway capacity; Highway safety; Highways; Intermodal transportation; Maintenance; Quality control; Research; Specifications; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Requirement
• Old TRIS Terms: Maintenance standards
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00222245
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Report
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1973 12:00AM