The Minnesota Roadside Survey. Progress Report on Accident, Access Point and Advertising Sign Study in Minnesota

Since 1947, Minnesota, and 13 other states, participated in a study to determine the degree of relationship that exists between highway accidents and geometric design features. Minnesota was also asked to include advertising signs and access points along the routes of the original study. The roadway elements considered in the study included curves, intersections, various structures and railroad crossings along with the size, shape, color and placement of advertisements. Presented in this paper is a brief evaluation of the findings. New methods of tabulating and evaluating the information is needed before a comprehensive report can be prepared.

• Record URL:
  • http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/hrbbulletin/38/38-005.pdf
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
• Authors:
  • Kipp, O L
• Publication Date: 1951

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: pp 68-72
• Monograph Title: Report of committee on land acquisition and control of highway access and adjacent areas and special papers
• Serial:
  • Highway Research Board Bulletin
  • Issue Number: 38
  • Publisher: Highway Research Board

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crashes; Highway curves; Intersections; Railroad grade crossings; Roadside advertising; Roadside structures; Surveys
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01076340
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Sep 20 2007 10:14AM