DYNAMIC DESIGN FOR SAFETY. SEMINAR NOTES, 1971-72

The notes contain material developed for a series of regional seminars held during 1971-72 and additional material that was introduced during the seminars. The notes include a design philosophy based on what constitutes safe highway design. This requires increased awareness and concern toward the driver and facility operation. Design for safety must be concerned with the system rather than optimization of elements or pieces of the system. The report contains guidance for the development of designs that better fit the needs and expectations of the driver. Suggested uses of the report include background material for seminars, in-house traing, self-study, and university level courses.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Highway Safety, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Leisch, J E
  • Pfefer, R C
  • Smith, B L
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 558 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash investigation; Design standards; Drivers; Dynamics; Highway design; Highways; Human factors; Human factors engineering; Intersections; Meetings; Prevention; Roads; Safety; Traffic safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic characteristics
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00143977
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/HNI-76/N003
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-7503
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 15 1977 12:00AM