Abstract: From rural towns to major metropolitan areas, traffic congestion is a growing problem throughout the United States. An increasingly important approach is to manage the roadway system more efficiently, maximizing the capacity of existing infrastructure. State and local departments of transportation are turning to a comprehensive approach using multiple management strategies that incorporate advanced technologies such as intelligent transportation systems to reduce congestion and improve safety. States have also successfully deployed other strategies such as improving incident management, traveler information, traffic surveillance/detection, and advanced traffic signals. However, freeway ramps which serve the important purpose of connecting high-speed, limited-access freeways and help to lower speeds on surface streets are often overlooked when it comes to ramp management strategies. This article describes a new Federal Highway Administration publication, the Ramp Management and Control Handbook, which compiles best practices from around the country to help traffic managers and designers maximize the effectiveness of their on- and off-ramps.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
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