Involving the Public in Project Evaluation - A Case Study in Arizona

Intersections can be problematic for older drivers, who are overrepresented in fatalities at intersections. This article describes a demonstration project at an intersection in Sun City, a retirement community in the greater Phoenix area. The project was unique in that residents were included in a pre-project focus group and a post-project user assessment. The respondents were appreciative at being included in the project and enthusiastic about the changes at the intersection. Incorporating nearby residents in the project evaluation contributed to their buy-in on this project and may build support for future projects.

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• Authors:
  • Kihl, Mary R
  • Kar, Kohinoor
• Publication Date: 2008-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 18-23
• Serial:
  • ITE Journal
  • Volume: 78
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • ISSN: 0162-8178
  • Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aged drivers; Case studies; Demonstration projects; Evaluation and assessment; Focus groups; Intersections; Programming (Planning); Public opinion; Public participation
• Geographic Terms: Phoenix (Arizona)
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Society; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01090907
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 2008 8:02AM