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

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: February 3, 2010.

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

January - December, 2009

Countermeasures That Work, fourth edition. A.H. Goodwin, W.L. Hall, J.C. Raborn, L.J. Thomas, and M.E. Tucker. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2009. Report no. HS 811 081. Full text at : http://www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Articles/Associated%20Files/811081.pdf

Evaluation of a Green Bike Lane Weaving Area in St. Petersburg, Florida. W.W. Hunter, R.Srinivasan, C.A. Martell. Tallahassee, FL: Florida Department of Transportation, 2009.

Evaluation of the Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon at a Pinellas Trail Crossing in St. Petersburg, Florida. W.W. Hunter, R.Srinivasan, C.A. Martell. Tallahassee, FL: Florida Department of Transportation, 2009.

An Examination of Bicycle Counts and Speeds Associated With the Installation of Bike Lanes in St. Petersburg, Florida. W.W. Hunter, R.Srinivasan, C.A. Martell. Tallahassee, FL: Florida Department of Transportation, 2009.

Identifying Behaviors and Situations Associated with Increased Crash Risk for Older Drivers. J. C. Stutts, C.A. Martell, and L. Staplin. D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2009. Report No. HS 811 093. Full text at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/nhtsa_static_file_downloader.jsp?file=/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Articles/Associated%20Files/811093.pdf

Implementing the Results of the Second Strategic Highway Research Program. Special Report 296. Committee for the Strategic Highway Research Program 2. Implementation. [F.M. Council, Committee member]. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, 2009. Download available at: http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9909

The International Technology Scanning Program Summary Report on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Mobility. E.L. Fischer, G.K. Rousseau, S.M. Turner, E.J. Blais, C.L. Engelhart, D.R. Henderson, J.A. Kaplan,V.M. Keller, J.D. Mackay, P.A. Tobias, D.E. Wigle, C.V. Zegeer. Washington, DC: Federal Highway Administration.
Note: Final report to be published in 2010.
Full text: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/pbssummary062409.pdf

St. Petersburg's Green Bike Lane Weaving Area: An Evaluation. W.W. Hunter, R.Srinivasan, and C.A. Martell. Paper presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 2009. (Paper #09-1330) To order this paper (available for purchase): http://pubsindex.trb.org/paperorderform.pdf

Short-Term Effects Of A Teenage Driver Cell Phone Restriction. R.D. Foss, A. H. Goodwin, A.T. McCartt, L.A. Hellinga. Accident Analysis & Prevention, Vol. 41, No. 3, 2009, p. 419-424

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

The Art of Appropriate Evaluation: A Guide for Highway Safety Program Managers. N.Pullen-Seufert and W.L.Hall. Report Number HS-811 061. Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008.
Full text at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/research/ArtofAppEvWeb/

Collision Midels for Multilane Highway Segments to Examine Safety of Curbs. J. Baek and J. E. Hummer. In Transportation Research Record No. 2083, Safety Data, Analysis and Modeling. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2008. p. 128-136. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

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

Developing a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. Progress Report: September 2004 - December 2007. L.S. Sandt, D.Gelinne, C.V. Zegeer. Washington, DC: Federal Highway Administration, 2008.
Full text at: http://www.walkinginfo.org/training/pdps/collateral/PSAPReport_noAppendix.pdf

Evaluation of Miami-Dade Pedestrian Safety Demonstration Project. C.V. Zegeer, R. Blomberg, D. Henderson, S. Masten, L. Marchetti, M.M. Levy, L. Sandt, A. Brown, J. Stutts, and L. Thomas. In Transportation Research Record No. 2073, Pedestrians 2008. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2008. p. 1-10. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

Evaluation of the Miami-Dade Pedestrian Safety Demonstration Project. C.V. Zegeer, D. Henderson, R. Blomberg, L. Marchetti, S. Masten, Y. Fan, L. Sandt, A. Brown, J. Stutts, and L. Thomas. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. Report no. HS 810 964. Full text at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/nhtsa_static_file_downloader.jsp?file=/staticfiles/DOT/NHTSA/Traffic%20Injury%20Control/Articles/Associated%20Files/810964.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, D.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 Effectiveness of Selected Treatments at Urban Signalized Intersections. R. Srinivasan, F.M. Coucil, C. Lyon, F. Gross, N. Lefler, and B. Persaud. In Transportation Research Record 2056, Traffic Control Devices, Visibility, and Highway-Rail Grade Crossings 2008. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2008. p. 70-76. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

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 Effects Of Automated Speed Enforcement Programs: A Critical Review Of International Literature. L.Thomas, R. Srinivasan, L.E. Decina, and L. Staplin. In Transportation Research Record 2078, Highway Safety, Planning; Young Drivers; Indian Nations; Roundabouts; Traffic Law Enforcement; and Trucks and Buses. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2008. p. 118-126. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

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 Flashing Beacons at STOP-Controlled Intersections. R. Srinivasan, D.Carter, K. Eccles, B. Persaud, N. Lefler; C.Lyon; and R.Amjadi. (2008). FHWA- HRT-08-044. Washington, DC: Federal Highway Administration. Full text at: http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pubs/08044/08044.pdf

Safety Evaluation Of Flashing Beacons At Stop-Controlled Intersections. R.Srinivasan, D.L. Carter, B.N. Persaud, K. A. Eccles, C. Lyon. In Transportation Research Record 2056, Traffic Control Devices, Visibility, and Highway-Rail Grade Crossings 2008. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2008. p. 77-86. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

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 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. In Transportation Research Record 2075, Operational Effects of Geometrics and Access Management 2008. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences, 2008. p. 34-41. Ordering information at: http://trb.org/bookstore/

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. R. D. Foss, A. H.Goodwin, A.T. McCartt, and L.A. Hellinga. Arlington, VA: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2008. Full text at: http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/pdf/r1106.pdf

Traffic Safety Evaluation of Nighttime and Daytime Work Zones. NCHRP Report 627. G.L. Ullman, M.D. Finley, J.E. Bryden, R. Srinivasan, and F.M. Council. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. Full text at: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9788

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