Poster 19-14

Alternative Roadside Barrier Type for High-Risk Highway Sections

PI: Xiaoming Yang

Co-PI(s): David Scott, Russell Krenek

Institution(s): Georgia Southern University

Abstract

The researchers identified 28 high-risk road sections with frequent single-vehicle roadside barrier collisions in Georgia. The traffic, road, and crash information were collected for these sections. It was found that the frequency and severity of barrier collisions has significant relationship with road and barrier characteristics. A benefit cost analysis can be performed to select the most economical barrier alternative for a road section. A simple decision-making tool was proposed for future road design projects.

Please comment below with any statements or questions you may have. Also let GTI if you would be interested webinars or presentations on similar topics.