Location

STEW218CD

Session Number

156

Session Title

HFST Initiatives by INDOT

Track Title

Safety

Event Description/Abstract

Project Development, Expected Benefit, and Field Experience—High-friction surface treatment (HFST) has been proactively utilized as a cost-effective solution to reducing vehicle crashes at curves across the country. As an initiative, INDOT is currently installing HFST at 26 locations statewide, mainly horizontal curves with high crash rates. This session consists of two presentations to share the information on the development, expected benefits, project design, and initial test results based on the HFST at these locations.

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Mar 6th, 4:00 PM Mar 6th, 4:50 PM

High Friction Surface Treatment

STEW218CD

Project Development, Expected Benefit, and Field Experience—High-friction surface treatment (HFST) has been proactively utilized as a cost-effective solution to reducing vehicle crashes at curves across the country. As an initiative, INDOT is currently installing HFST at 26 locations statewide, mainly horizontal curves with high crash rates. This session consists of two presentations to share the information on the development, expected benefits, project design, and initial test results based on the HFST at these locations.