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Traffic
Engineering
Traffic Engineering is
devoted to the study and improvement of the traffic performance of
road networks and terminals. Its purpose is to achieve efficient,
free and rapid flow of traffic, yet, at the same time, to prevent
traffic accidents and casualties. Its procedures are based on
scientific and engineering disciplines. Its methods include
regulation and control, and planning and geometric design.
Traffic engineering applies the physical laws of motion to the motor
vehicle, the roadway and the driver, while bringing into play a
knowledge of psychology and the habits of the motoring public.
Traffic Engineering Division is involved in a number of areas that
are of special interest to the public. Among these are:
- Establishing speed zones
on state-maintained streets and highways
- Identification,
evaluation and justification of safety improvements at
railroad-highway crossings
- Regulating parking on
state highways
- Erecting signs giving
the names of roads and bridges
- Overseeing the
installation of school zone and other warning flashers
- Assigning numbers and
specifying destinations at interstate exits
- Overseeing the
interchange Logo Signing Program for businesses
- Installing motorist
service signs on rural expressways
- Establishing procedures
for constructing driveways on state highways
- Accident reporting,
record keeping and data analysis
Traffic
Publications
Traffic Engineering Division issues a number of
publications,
which are available upon request.
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