Project Statement 17-98

Form ProjStat (Rev. 5/2013)

(RTI) Research Project Statement 17-98

FY 2017 Annual Program

Title: Assessing the Safety Issues Associated with Isolated Rural Intersections (Deliverable Based) The Problem: Many rural towns have high speed roadways located in their communities. Often, these roads have posted speed limit reductions, but motorists do not always substantially reduce their speeds. Many of these facilities also have high truck volumes. It is not unusual that members of these local communities request traffic signals at intersections with these roads, but often these intersections do not meet the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) traffic signal warrants. The placement of a traffic signal at an isolated signal can also create a driver expectancy issue for the traveling public. Technical Researchers will evaluate operational and safety data to Objectives: determine if rural isolated intersections are more vulnerable to serious injury and fatal crashes than their urban counterparts. To perform this evaluation, the researchers will conduct a crash data analysis based on intersection type, traffic control, and proximity to other similar treatments. The evaluation will include both signalized and unsignalized isolated intersections. This intersection safety analysis will be extended to urban intersections so that the safety performance can be compared between isolated intersection performance in rural regions and urban intersection performance. In addition, the researchers will conduct select field studies at isolated rural intersections to observe typical driver behavior, including approach speed, at these intersection locations. Desired 1. Value of Research (VoR) that includes both Deliverables: qualitative and economic benefits.

2. A final report documenting work accomplished and research results.

3. A technical brief for use by TxDOT offices as an aid to help determine ways to address these isolated rural intersections and provide the safest possible solution for motorists and members of the local communities.

4. A PowerPoint presentation that can be shared with local communities. Proposal 1. Utilize the deliverable based templates (see the Requirements: appendices provided or in the University Handbook). 2. Proposals will be considered non-responsive and

Project Statement 17-98 Form ProjStat (Rev. 5/2013)

(RTI) will not be accepted for technical evaluation if they are not received by the deadline or do not meet the requirements stated in RTI’s University Handbook. 3. Proposals should be submitted in PDF format, 1 PDF file per proposal. File name should include project name and university abbreviation. Pre-Proposal Meeting Information: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 11:00 – 11:30AM Austin Riverside Campus 118 E. Riverside Dr. RTI Conference Room, 1st Floor

Webex Information: 1. Go to https://txdot.webex.com/mw0401lsp13/mywebex/default .do?siteurl=txdot&rnd=0.9091095085622569 2. Meeting Number: 735 915 144 3. If requested, enter your name and email address. 4. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: FY 17 5. Click "Join".

Teleconference Information: Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-866-637-1408 (US) Conference Code: 951 211 7290 Notifying RTI of Intent to Propose: Notify your University Liaison of your intent to submit a proposal. Your Liaison will provide information regarding the RFP. Proposal Proposals are due to RTI by 4:00 P.M. Central Deadline: Daylight Time, April 14, 2016. Email submissions should be sent to [email protected].

Project Statement 17-98