Synthesis of Safety Research Related to Speed and Speed Management PUBLICATION NO. FHWA-RD-98-154 July 1998
Jack Stuster Anacapa Sciences, Inc. and Davey Warren Safety Design Division, HSR-20
Office of Safety and Traffic Operations R&D and Office of Traffic Injury Control Programs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SPEED-SAFETY RELATIONSHIPS
FACTORS INFLUENCING SPEED
ENFORCEMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
The report updates a similar synthesis published in 1982. A great deal of speed related research has been carried out since that time. This synthesis highlights the results of significant safety research related to speed completed since the last update.
Some of the earlier benchmark studies are incorporated where appropriate. The report is a product of the FHWA-NHTSA Speed Management Team.
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