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Research Publications of the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center 1990 to 2008

An Annotated Bibliography maintained by Mary Ellen Tucker, M.L.S., HSRC Librarian. Wherever available, links are provided for access to full text. Most recent update: September 10, 2008.

NOTE TO USERS: Beginning with the year 2008, papers presented at the Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board will be cited.

January - December, 2008

Accident Modification Factors for Traffic Engineering and ITS Improvements, NCHRP Report 617. D.L. Harkey, F.M. Council, R. Srinivasan, C. Lyon, B. Persaud, K. Eccles, N. Lefler, F. Gross, J. Baek, E. Hauer, and J. Bonneson. (2008). Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. Full text at:http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8965

Countermeasures That Work, third edition. A.H. Goodwin, W.L. Hall, J.C. Raborn, L.J. Thomas, S.V. Masten, and M.E. Tucker. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. Report no. HS 810 891. Full text at: http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Articles/Associated%20Files/HS810891.pdf

Development of a Web-based Expert System for Setting Speed Limits in Speed Zones. R. Srinivasan, D.L Harkey, D. Tharpe, R. Sumner, M.R. Parker. Paper presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 2008. (Paper #08-2243) To order this paper (available for purchase): http://pubsindex.trb.org/paperorderform.pdf

Evaluation of the Safety Effectiveness of Selected Treatments at Urban Signalized Intersections. R.Srinivasan, F.M. Council, C. Lyon, F. Gross, N.X. Lefler, and B. Persaud. Paper presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 2008. (Paper #08-2280). To order this paper (available for purchase): http://pubsindex.trb.org/paperorderform.pdf

Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan Volume 18: A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Bicycles. Raborn J. C., Torbic D.J., Gilmore D.K., Thomas, L.J., et al. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, 2008. Full text at: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8960

Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan Volume 21: Safety Data and Analysis in Developing Area Emphasis Plans. Council, F.M., Harwood, D.W., Potts, I.B.,et al. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, 2008. Full text at: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9444

Identifying Potential Strategies to Improve Effectiveness of Booster Seat Laws: Focus on Parents, Caregivers, and Law Enforcement Officers - Final Report. L.E.Decina, K.H. Lococo, W. Ashburn, W.L.Hall, and J.Rose. Report no. DOT HS 810 969. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. Full text at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Studies%20&%20Reports/Associated%20Files/810969.pdf

Implementing Safe Routes To School: Application For The Socioecological Model And Issues To Consider. S. L. Martin, R. Moeti, N. Pullen-Seufert. Journal of Health Promotion Practice.  Vol. 9 No. 2, 2008.

Marked Crosswalk Dilemma: Uncovering Some Missing Links In A 35-Year Debate. M.F. Mitman, D.R. Ragland, C.V. Zegeer. Paper presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC. (Paper #08-0471). To order this paper (available for purchase): http://pubsindex.trb.org/paperorderform.pdf

Neighborhood Types, Travel And Body Mass: A Study Of New Urbanist And Suburban Neighborhoods. A. Brown, A. Khattak, A. Rodriguez. Urban Studies. Vol. 45, No. 4, 2008. pp. 963-988.

A Pilot Study to Test Multiple Medication Usage and Driving Functioning. L. Staplin, K.H. Lococo, K.W. Gish, and C. Martell. Report No. DOT HS 810 980. Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Full text at: http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/nhtsa_static_file_downloader.jsp?file=/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Articles/Associated%20Files/810980.pdf

Policies to Promote Physical Activity: A Case Study of Montgomery County, Maryland. D. Salvesen, K. Evenson, D. Rodriguez, and A. Brown. The Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Vol. 14, No. 3, 2008. pp. 280-288.

A Resident's Guide For Creating Safe And Walkable Communities. L.S. Sandt, R.J. Schneider, D. Nabors, L.J. Thomas, C. Mitchell, R. J. Eldridge. Report Number FHWA-SA-07-016. Washington, DC: Federal Highway Administration, 2008. Full text: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/ped/ped_walkguide/residentsguide.pdf

Safety Effects Of Automated Speed Enforcement Programs: A Critical Review Of International Literature. L.Thomas, R. Srinivasan, L.E. Decina, and L. Staplin. Paper presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 2008.(Paper #08-1778). To order this paper (available for purchase): http://pubsindex.trb.org/paperorderform.pdf

Safety Evaluation Of Flashing Beacons At Stop-Controlled Intersections. R.Srinivasan, D.L. Carter, B.N. Persaud, K. A. Eccles, C. Lyon. Paper presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, 2008, January. Washington, DC. (Paper #08-2586). To order this paper (available for purchase): http://pubsindex.trb.org/paperorderform.pdf

Safety Evaluation Of Installing Center Two-Way Left-Turn Lanes On Two-Lane Roads. C. Lyon, B.N. Persaud, N.X. Lefler, D. L. Carter, K.A. Eccles. Paper presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, 2008, January. Washington, DC. (Paper #08-2143). To order this paper (available for purchase): http://pubsindex.trb.org/paperorderform.pdf

Safety Research on Highway Infrastructure and Operations. Improving Priorities, Coordination, and Quality. Special Report 292. Committee on Research Priorities and Coordination in Highway Infrastructure and Operations Safety. (F. M. Council, Chair). Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. Full text at: http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9151

Scoring Intersection Safety. A.H. Do, D. Carter, C.V. Zegeer, W. W. Hunter. Public Roads. Volume 71, No. 5, 2008. Full text at: http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/08mar/02.htm

Short-Term Effects of a Teenage Driver Cell Phone Restriction. Foss, R. D. , Goodwin, A. H., McCartt, A.T., and Hellinga, L.A. Arlington, VA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2008. Full text at: http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/pdf/r1106.pdf

January - December, 2007

Accessible Pedestrian Signals: A Guide To Best Practices. National Cooperative Highway Research Program Web-Only Document 117A. D.L. Harkey, D. Carter, J. Barlow, B.L. Bentzen. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board, 2007. Full text at: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_w117a.pdf

Addressing Behavioral Elements in Traffic Safety: A Recommended Approach. R.D. Foss. In Improving Traffic Safety Culture in the United States: The Journey Forward. Washington, D.C.: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 2007. Full text at: http://www.aaafoundation.org/pdf/SafetyCultureReport.pdf

Automated Enforcement: A Compendium of Worldwide Evaluations of Results. L. E. Decina, L.J. Thomas, R. Srinivasan, and L. Staplin. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2007. Report No. DOT HS 810 763. Full text at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/nhtsa_static_file_downloader.jsp?file=/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Articles/Associated%20Files/HS810763.pdf

Bicyclist Intersection Safety Index. D.L. Carter, W.W. Hunter, C.V. Zegeer, J.R. Stewart, and H. Huang. In Transportation Research Record No. 2031, Pedestrians and Bicycles. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. p. 18-24. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

Characteristics Related to Midblock Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes and Potential Treatments. L. Sandt and C.V. Zegeer. In Transportation Research Record No. 1982, Pedestrians and Bicycles. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. p. 113-121. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

Development of an Intersection Prioritization Tool for Accessible Pedestrian Signal Installation. D.L. Carter, D.L. Harkey, J.M. Barlow, and B.L. Bentzen. In Transportation Research Record No. 1982, Pedestrians and Bicycles. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. p. 13-20. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

Do States Upgrading to Primary Enforcement of Safety Belt Laws Experience Increased Daytime and Nighttime Belt Use? S.V. Masten. Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 39, No. 6, 2007. p. 1131-1139.

The Effects of Changing to Primary Enforcement on Daytime and Nighttime Seat Belt Use. Traffic Safety Facts - Research Note No. HS-810 743. S.V.Masten. Washington, D.C.: National Center for Statistics and Analysis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Full text at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/research/TSF/HS810743/810743.pdf

The Effects of Graduated Driver Licensing on Hospitalization Rates and Charges for 16-and 17-Year-Olds in North Carolina. L.H. Margolis, S.V. Masten, and R.D. Foss. Traffic Injury Prevention, Vol.8, No.1, 2007, p. 35 - 38.

Estimating Safety Benefits of Shoulder Rumble Strips on Two-Lane Rural Highways in Minnesota. R.B. Patel, F.M. Council, and M.S. Griffith. Transportation Research Record 2019, Statistical Methods, Safety Data, Analysis and Evaluation 2007. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. p. 205-211. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

An Expert System for Recommending Speed Limits in Speed Zones. R.Srinivasan, principal investigator. NCHRP Research Results Digest 318. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. Notes: 1)There is decision-support tool software, which may be downloaded as an .ISO image. 2)A link to download the full project report is provided in the text of the Digest document. 3)Link to download the pdf file for Research Results Digest 318 and the .ISO image for the decision-support tool software: http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7568

A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Young Drivers. Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 19. NCHRP Report 500. A. Goodwin, R.D.Foss J. Sohn, and D. Mayhew. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, 2007. Full text at: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8493

Guidelines For Accessible Pedestrian Signals: Final Report. National Cooperative Highway Research Program Web-Only Document 117B. D.L. Harkey, D. Carter, J. Barlow, B.L. Bentzen, L. Myers, A.Scott. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. 2007. Full text at:http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_w117b.pdf

Improving Graduated Driver Licensing Systems: A Conceptual Approach And Its Implications. R.D. Foss.  Journal of Safety Research,   Vol. 38, No.2, 2007. p.185-192.

Index for Assessing Pedestrian Safety at Intersections. C.V. Zegeer, D.L. Carter, W.W. Hunter, J.R. Stewart, H. Huang, A. Do, and L. Sandt. In Transportation Research Record No. 1982, Pedestrians and Bicycles. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. p. 76-83. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

Model Minimum Inventory of Roadway Elements. MMIRE. F.M. Council, D. L. Harkey, D.L. Carter, B. White. Report no. FHWA- HRT-07-046. McLean, VA: Federal Highway Administration, 2007. Full text: http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pubs/07046/07046.pdf

National Center for Safe Routes to School. Annual Report, 2006-2007. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, 2007. Full text at: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/

Observational Analysis of Pedestrian, Bicyclist and Motorist Behaviors at Roundabouts in the United States. D.L. Harkey and D.L. Carter. In Transportation Research Record No. 1982, Pedestrians and Bicycles. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. p. 155-165. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Intersection Safety Indices: User Guide. D. L. Carter, W.W. Hunter, C.V. Zegeer, et al. Report No. FHWA- HRT-06-130 McLean, VA: Federal Highway Administration, 2007. Full text at: http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbike/pubs/06130/06130.pdf

Pedestrian Road Safety Audit Guidelines And Prompt Lists. M. Gibbs, L. Sandt S. Rocchi, E. Wilson, , M. Lipinski.. Report Number FHWA-SA-07-007. Washington, DC: Federal Highway Administration, 2007. Full text: http://drusilla.hsrc.unc.edu/cms/downloads/PedRSA.reduced.pdf

Roundabouts in the United States . NCHRP Report No. 572. Rodegerdts, L.M., Harkey, D.L. Carter, et al. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2007. Full text: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_572.pdf

Safe Routes to School: Bringing Together Transportation and Public Health. S. L. Martin, N. Pullen-Seufert, R. Moeti. ITE Journal, Vol. 77, No. 9, 2007. p. 38-41.

Safe Routes to School: Roles and Resources for Transportation Professionals. L. Marchetti, K.Jones, N. Pullen-Seufert. ITE Journal, Vol. 77 No. 9, 2007. p. 16-21.

Safe Routes to School Guide. M. Scully. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, 2007. Full text at: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/

Tribal School Zones Safety Video Toolkit. Final Report. M.Scully, K. Jones, and M.Daul. Report No. FHWA- FLH-07-002 McLean, VA: Federal Highway Administration, 2007. Full text at:http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/pdf/flh07002.pdf

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