Abstract
Based on experiences in Elkhart County, Indiana, this session will cover topics related to designing and maintaining roads in areas with large Amish populations and heavy horse and buggy usage. Some of the topics covered will include coordination with the Amish community; implementation of buggy plates and user fees for non-motorized vehicles; characteristic road distresses caused by horse usage and maintenance options to address these impacts; adaptation of intersection sight distance design parameters for horse-drawn vehicles; and the financial impact of these changes.
Session Number
149
Session Title
Design and Maintenance Considerations for Buggies
Track Title
Local Agency
Location
STEW 214 AB
Date of Version
March 2024
Recommended Citation
Grossman, Jay and McKenzie, Charlie, "Design and Maintenance Considerations for Buggies" (2024). Purdue Road School. 58.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2024/presentations/58
Start Date
3-13-2024 8:00 AM
End Date
3-13-2024 8:50 AM
Included in
Design and Maintenance Considerations for Buggies
STEW 214 AB
Based on experiences in Elkhart County, Indiana, this session will cover topics related to designing and maintaining roads in areas with large Amish populations and heavy horse and buggy usage. Some of the topics covered will include coordination with the Amish community; implementation of buggy plates and user fees for non-motorized vehicles; characteristic road distresses caused by horse usage and maintenance options to address these impacts; adaptation of intersection sight distance design parameters for horse-drawn vehicles; and the financial impact of these changes.
