Location
STEW 218 CD
Session Number
76
Session Title
Comparing Safety Data on a Constructed Hard Shoulder Running (HSR) Project
Track Title
Safety
Event Description/Abstract
HSR uses road shoulders to improve congestion, butreducing the lateral width to obstructions when the shoulder is a travel lane creates the perception of compromised safety. Few HSR projects have existed long enough to compare safety data to determine if this is a legitimate concern. This presentation will compare the crash trends before and after the implementation of Ohio’s first HSR project and discuss gaps in the current practice.
Comparing Safety Data on a Constructed Hard Shoulder Running (HSR) Project
STEW 218 CD
HSR uses road shoulders to improve congestion, butreducing the lateral width to obstructions when the shoulder is a travel lane creates the perception of compromised safety. Few HSR projects have existed long enough to compare safety data to determine if this is a legitimate concern. This presentation will compare the crash trends before and after the implementation of Ohio’s first HSR project and discuss gaps in the current practice.
