NCHRP Report 500 Volume 23: A Guide for Reducing Speeding-Related Crashes

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Table of Contents
Front Matter R1-R11
Introduction 1-1
General Description of the Problem 2-2
Objectives of the Emphasis Area 3-5
Section II - Introduction 6-6
General Description of the Problem 7-8
Specific Attributes of the Problem 9-16
Section IV - Index of Strategies by Implementation Timeframe and Relative Cost 17-18
Objectives 19-21
Types of Strategies 22-22
Related Strategies for Creating a Truly Comprehensive Approach 23-23
Objective A - Set Appropriate Speed Limits 24-33
Objective B - Heighten Driver Awareness of Speeding-Related Safety Issues 34-46
Objective C - Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness of Speed Enforcement Efforts 47-65
Objective D - Communicate Appropriate Speeds through Use of Traffic Control Devices 66-82
Objective E - Ensure Roadway Design and Traffic Control Elements Support Appropriate and Safe Speeds 83-104
Outline for a Model Implementation Process 105-105
Overview of the Model Process 106-108
Implementation Step 1: Identify and Define the Problem 109-112
Implementation Step 2: Recruit Appropriate Participants for the Program 113-114
Implementation Step 3: Establish Crash Reduction Goals 115-115
Implementation Step 4: Develop Program Policies, Guidelines, and Specifications 116-116
Implementation Step 5: Develop Alternative Approaches to Addressing the Problem 117-118
Implementation Step 6: Evaluate Alternatives and Select a Plan 119-120
Implementation Step 7: Submit Recommendations for Action by Top Management 121-121
Implementation Step 8: Develop a Plan of Action 122-123
Implementation Step 9: Establish Foundations for Implementing the Program 124-124
Implementation Step 10: Carry Out the Action Plan 125-125
Implementation Step 11: Assess and Transition the Program 126-127
Section VII - Key References 128-136
Appendixes 137-137
Abbreviations used without definitions in TRB publications 138-138

Table of Contents

Front Matter R1-R11

Introduction 1-1

General Description of the Problem 2-2

Objectives of the Emphasis Area 3-5

Section II - Introduction 6-6

General Description of the Problem 7-8

Specific Attributes of the Problem 9-16

Section IV - Index of Strategies by Implementation Timeframe and Relative Cost 17-18

Objectives 19-21

Types of Strategies 22-22

Related Strategies for Creating a Truly Comprehensive Approach 23-23

Objective A - Set Appropriate Speed Limits 24-33

Objective B - Heighten Driver Awareness of Speeding-Related Safety Issues 34-46

Objective C - Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness of Speed Enforcement Efforts 47-65

Objective D - Communicate Appropriate Speeds through Use of Traffic Control Devices 66-82

Objective E - Ensure Roadway Design and Traffic Control Elements Support Appropriate and Safe Speeds 83-104

Outline for a Model Implementation Process 105-105

Overview of the Model Process 106-108

Implementation Step 1: Identify and Define the Problem 109-112

Implementation Step 2: Recruit Appropriate Participants for the Program 113-114

Implementation Step 3: Establish Crash Reduction Goals 115-115

Implementation Step 4: Develop Program Policies, Guidelines, and Specifications 116-116

Implementation Step 5: Develop Alternative Approaches to Addressing the Problem 117-118

Implementation Step 6: Evaluate Alternatives and Select a Plan 119-120

Implementation Step 7: Submit Recommendations for Action by Top Management 121-121

Implementation Step 8: Develop a Plan of Action 122-123

Implementation Step 9: Establish Foundations for Implementing the Program 124-124

Implementation Step 10: Carry Out the Action Plan 125-125

Implementation Step 11: Assess and Transition the Program 126-127

Section VII - Key References 128-136

Appendixes 137-137

Abbreviations used without definitions in TRB publications 138-138