This document discusses using the Ultra Light Inertial Profiler (ULIP) to inventory and prioritize sidewalk hazards. The ULIP allows 100% data collection of sidewalk characteristics at high accuracy and integrates the data into a GIS system. This provides cities with detailed information on sidewalk barriers to prioritize maintenance. The City of Bellevue implemented the ULIP through a pilot program, finding it could inventory 336 miles of sidewalk at a lower estimated cost than traditional methods.
The document outlines the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Standard which was created by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to evaluate how well urban development projects integrate land use and transportation to reduce car dependency and encourage public transit, walking and cycling. It provides the 8 principles of the TOD Standard, along with objectives and metrics for measuring performance for each principle. The principles cover issues like mixing land uses, optimizing density, locating development near transit, prioritizing walking and cycling networks, and minimizing space dedicated to cars. Projects are scored on 24 metrics with a maximum of 100 points that can be earned.
Pedestrian and Bicycle facility planning for kochi city region, part 2 data ...Arun Chandra Babu
The document discusses pedestrian and bicycle planning for Kochi City Region in India. It outlines the study area and key locations such as railway stations. The aim is to assess existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and formulate strategies to improve mobility, safety and reduce conflicts. It reviews literature on pedestrian and bicycle flow characteristics and capacities. It also discusses current policies and guidelines on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure from sources like the Indian Road Congress. Finally, it presents methodologies for evaluating bicycle and pedestrian level of service.
Multimodal Impact Fees - Using Advanced Modeling ToolsJonathan Slason
This document discusses transportation impact fees and how to account for multimodal capacity. It notes that comprehensive transportation master planning now incorporates multimodal travel beyond single modes. Land use changes have led to more urban development patterns that support non-auto travel. Transportation impact fees are used to fund necessary mobility infrastructure for new development but traditionally focused on roads; there are now challenges in properly accounting for and assessing multimodal demand and capacity. The document discusses using both top-down data from travel demand models and bottom-up site-specific data to bridge this gap and set multimodal transportation impact fees.
Estimation of road condition using smartphone sensors via c4.5 and aes 256 a...EditorIJAERD
Nowadays every smart phone is integrated with many helpful sensors. Sensors are originally design to make
the computer program and application convenient. The smart phone sensors like Gyroscope and Accelerometer are used
to estimate road roughness conditions. The collected data is from sensor and easy to manage value in the frequency
domain to calculate magnitudes of vibrations. Well maintained roads contribute to a significant portion of countries
economy. Roadsense application provides information about rules and regulations (Vehicle Papers, Parking Rule,
Distraction While Driving) to be followed while driving the vehicle. Throughout this paper, we discuss the previous hole
detections ways in which has been developed and process a worth effective answers to identify the potholes and bumps
on the roads. In our application mobile sensors are accustomed establish potholes and the bumps. The proposed system
captures the geographical locations of potholes and bumps using GPS sensor among the mobile. These sense data sent
for classification and uses algorithm C4.5, AES256 then this data sends for further processing. Finally the data is send to
the vehicle driver. An android can be used to display the road condition in the map.
The document discusses the City of Bellevue's efforts to conduct an inventory of its sidewalks and curb ramps to assess compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It utilized innovative technologies, like an inertial profiler, to comprehensively document barriers and prioritize improvements. This involved coordination between the City of Bellevue, federal and county agencies. The inventory aims to provide accessibility for people with disabilities and comply with ADA requirements for maintaining sidewalks and curb ramps.
1. The document discusses changes to F-1 student employment options under a new interim final rule published in April 2008, including a 17-month extension for STEM OPT and H-1B cap gap relief.
2. It outlines the different types of F-1 employment (on-campus, off-campus, CPT, OPT) and requirements for each.
3. Students are warned that unauthorized employment is illegal and can result in fines, jail time, or deportation. They are advised to stay informed of the rules by visiting the International Student Services Office.
The Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA), is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make their programs and services accessible to persons with disabilities. This requirement extends not only to physical access at government facilities, programs and events — but also to pedestrian facilities in public rights-of-way. To comply with the ADA, every state and local government is required to prepare a self-evaluation report to identify program access issues. From this, a transition plan is required, with a schedule identifying corrective measures to achieve a barrier-free environment. In 2008, Bellevue undertook an ADA sidewalk and curb ramp self-evaluation update to assess its program responsibilities for existing pedestrian facilities in the public rights-of-way. The City employed innovative technologies to document barriers and prioritize improvements where most needed. Implementation of this technology development and compliance effort involved a coordinated staffing and funding commitment from the City of Bellevue, Federal Highway Administration and King County, with technical support from Starodub Inc., an engineering services firm. The technical precision offered by Bellevue’s approach is identified as a best practice in ADA Compliance at Transportation Agencies: A Review of Practices (NCHRP 20-07 Task 249), a Texas Transportation Institute study. The report notes that “[e]fforts such as those at the City of Bellevue, Washington, that rely on the collection of large datasets at extremely fine spatial and temporal disaggregation levels have the potential to significantly automate the identification of non-compliant locations in the field.”
Leveraging Technology to Inform Transit PlanningFranz Loewenherz
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer improvements to mood, focus, and overall feelings of well-being over time.
The document outlines the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Standard which was created by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to evaluate how well urban development projects integrate land use and transportation to reduce car dependency and encourage public transit, walking and cycling. It provides the 8 principles of the TOD Standard, along with objectives and metrics for measuring performance for each principle. The principles cover issues like mixing land uses, optimizing density, locating development near transit, prioritizing walking and cycling networks, and minimizing space dedicated to cars. Projects are scored on 24 metrics with a maximum of 100 points that can be earned.
Pedestrian and Bicycle facility planning for kochi city region, part 2 data ...Arun Chandra Babu
The document discusses pedestrian and bicycle planning for Kochi City Region in India. It outlines the study area and key locations such as railway stations. The aim is to assess existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and formulate strategies to improve mobility, safety and reduce conflicts. It reviews literature on pedestrian and bicycle flow characteristics and capacities. It also discusses current policies and guidelines on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure from sources like the Indian Road Congress. Finally, it presents methodologies for evaluating bicycle and pedestrian level of service.
Multimodal Impact Fees - Using Advanced Modeling ToolsJonathan Slason
This document discusses transportation impact fees and how to account for multimodal capacity. It notes that comprehensive transportation master planning now incorporates multimodal travel beyond single modes. Land use changes have led to more urban development patterns that support non-auto travel. Transportation impact fees are used to fund necessary mobility infrastructure for new development but traditionally focused on roads; there are now challenges in properly accounting for and assessing multimodal demand and capacity. The document discusses using both top-down data from travel demand models and bottom-up site-specific data to bridge this gap and set multimodal transportation impact fees.
Estimation of road condition using smartphone sensors via c4.5 and aes 256 a...EditorIJAERD
Nowadays every smart phone is integrated with many helpful sensors. Sensors are originally design to make
the computer program and application convenient. The smart phone sensors like Gyroscope and Accelerometer are used
to estimate road roughness conditions. The collected data is from sensor and easy to manage value in the frequency
domain to calculate magnitudes of vibrations. Well maintained roads contribute to a significant portion of countries
economy. Roadsense application provides information about rules and regulations (Vehicle Papers, Parking Rule,
Distraction While Driving) to be followed while driving the vehicle. Throughout this paper, we discuss the previous hole
detections ways in which has been developed and process a worth effective answers to identify the potholes and bumps
on the roads. In our application mobile sensors are accustomed establish potholes and the bumps. The proposed system
captures the geographical locations of potholes and bumps using GPS sensor among the mobile. These sense data sent
for classification and uses algorithm C4.5, AES256 then this data sends for further processing. Finally the data is send to
the vehicle driver. An android can be used to display the road condition in the map.
The document discusses the City of Bellevue's efforts to conduct an inventory of its sidewalks and curb ramps to assess compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It utilized innovative technologies, like an inertial profiler, to comprehensively document barriers and prioritize improvements. This involved coordination between the City of Bellevue, federal and county agencies. The inventory aims to provide accessibility for people with disabilities and comply with ADA requirements for maintaining sidewalks and curb ramps.
1. The document discusses changes to F-1 student employment options under a new interim final rule published in April 2008, including a 17-month extension for STEM OPT and H-1B cap gap relief.
2. It outlines the different types of F-1 employment (on-campus, off-campus, CPT, OPT) and requirements for each.
3. Students are warned that unauthorized employment is illegal and can result in fines, jail time, or deportation. They are advised to stay informed of the rules by visiting the International Student Services Office.
The Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA), is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make their programs and services accessible to persons with disabilities. This requirement extends not only to physical access at government facilities, programs and events — but also to pedestrian facilities in public rights-of-way. To comply with the ADA, every state and local government is required to prepare a self-evaluation report to identify program access issues. From this, a transition plan is required, with a schedule identifying corrective measures to achieve a barrier-free environment. In 2008, Bellevue undertook an ADA sidewalk and curb ramp self-evaluation update to assess its program responsibilities for existing pedestrian facilities in the public rights-of-way. The City employed innovative technologies to document barriers and prioritize improvements where most needed. Implementation of this technology development and compliance effort involved a coordinated staffing and funding commitment from the City of Bellevue, Federal Highway Administration and King County, with technical support from Starodub Inc., an engineering services firm. The technical precision offered by Bellevue’s approach is identified as a best practice in ADA Compliance at Transportation Agencies: A Review of Practices (NCHRP 20-07 Task 249), a Texas Transportation Institute study. The report notes that “[e]fforts such as those at the City of Bellevue, Washington, that rely on the collection of large datasets at extremely fine spatial and temporal disaggregation levels have the potential to significantly automate the identification of non-compliant locations in the field.”
Leveraging Technology to Inform Transit PlanningFranz Loewenherz
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer improvements to mood, focus, and overall feelings of well-being over time.
The document summarizes the Bellevue Transit Plan adopted in 2001. It includes sections on existing and future transit services in Bellevue, capital improvements to transit facilities, and policies to support transit. Public outreach was conducted to inform the plan, including focus groups, surveys, and public hearings. Key goals were to improve frequency, speed and connections of transit services within Bellevue and the surrounding areas.
This presentation was compiled using current information available for ISSSO’s Spring Employment Seminar. The contents presented are for educational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
The document discusses the results of the Colombian presidential election between Juan Manuel Santos and Antanas Mockus. It summarizes some of the media commentary on Mockus' campaign. While Mockus presented an alternative as an honest candidate, his campaign strategies did not work at the national level. Mockus made comments about taxes that alarmed voters and contradicted himself frequently. He also lacked a well-structured government plan, which hurt him in debates. In conclusion, while Mockus offered transparency, the analysis finds that it is unlikely he will win due to weaknesses in presenting clear arguments and demonstrating knowledge of his proposals.
The document summarizes information presented at a SEVIS II forum discussing the transition from the current Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS I) to the new SEVIS II system. Key points of the transition include moving to a person-based system with electronic signatures and port of entry admissibility indicators. Suggestions are provided for institutions and individuals to prepare for the transition through activities like reviewing policies and procedures.
1. The document compares the colonial settlements of the Spanish, English, and French in America based on religion, geography, intentions, and methods.
2. The Spanish initially sought to spread Christianity and claim new lands but were ultimately motivated by profit through exploitation of resources and slave labor.
3. Religion provided moral justification for conquest, while profit drove exploitation of native peoples and lands for wealth.
The document summarizes Bellevue's transit plan update, which aims to improve transit services to meet the needs of growing populations and employment. Key findings include that current services have limited hours, infrequent buses, and incomplete coverage. The plan recommends increasing frequencies, extending hours, and improving connections between neighborhoods, downtown Bellevue, and major destinations like Overlake to establish an urban-quality transit network. It also discusses coordinating with regional transit agencies and gathering stakeholder input to develop a comprehensive 6-year implementation strategy.
Community Cloud is a mobile community management platform and cloud-based digital ecosystem that allows organizations to engage with and inform their community through mobile apps. It offers features like calendars, events, blogs, surveys and more. The platform is offered as a free SaaS solution to nonprofits and generates proceeds through sponsorships to directly benefit the organization's cause. It provides all the tools a community needs on a fully-managed platform to mobilize and fundraise for their community.
Eastgate/I-90 Land Use and Transportation Project (CAC 4/7/11)Franz Loewenherz
On Oct. 25, 2010, the City Council appointed a citizen advisory committee to guide city staff working on this project and to advise the Planning Commission, Transportation Commission and City Council concerning the initiative. The CAC's work includes the development and evaluation of land use concepts for the Eastgate/I-90 corridor and transportation measures to support those concepts.
This document discusses ADA transition plans and accessibility in public rights-of-way. It provides definitions for key terms like public rights-of-way and authority. It outlines the legal context and requirements for ADA and Section 504 compliance, including requirements for public entity responsibilities, planning, projects, and program access/transition plans. It discusses enforcement and provides examples of relevant case law. The overall document serves as a reference for the legal foundations and obligations regarding accessibility in public rights-of-way.
PHYS102 Introduction To Electromagnetism.docxwrite5
This document discusses methods for improving road safety through infrastructure design. It notes that thousands are killed and injured in traffic accidents each year, costing economies billions. Redesigning roads can help by considering factors like speed limits, signage, lighting, pedestrian walkways, traffic circles and guardrails. The document presents a case study that examines a high-accident site through interviews, surveys, and infrastructure mapping to identify weaknesses and develop redesign recommendations aimed at reducing deaths and injuries among vulnerable road users.
A low cost method of real time pavement condition data sharing to expedite ma...UVision
A low cost method of real time pavement condition data sharing to expedite maintenance intervention
Pavements for roads in cities and highways are degraded with potholes, cracking, and rutting distresses. There is a strong need to identify these locations and sections with undesired longitudinal roughness quickly and accurately every year. Traditionally, expensive standalone survey vehicles for roughness measurements and more expensive multi-function vehicles are employed by highway agencies or through contract services, which most cities and local agencies can’t afford. The primary objective of this study is to describe a low cost method to collect essential pavement condition data and share real time to expedite maintenance intervention needs. This facilitates rapid identification of pavement sections with undesired longitudinal roughness and local defects. This paper discusses the impact of social media, crowd sourcing, and advances in cheaper accurate motion sensors and cloud server data processing. These tools make it possible to develop easy-to-use low cost methods, which are affordable by city public work and smaller road agencies.
Introduction When highway planners examine ways to improve the.pdfsdfghj21
Highway planners consider traffic safety when examining ways to improve the driving experience. Thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands injured in traffic accidents each year. Consequently, road design, maintenance, and management must prioritize safety. The document discusses various factors that impact road safety, such as speed, road design, lighting, and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. It proposes redesigning roads through techniques like placemaking to improve safety by reducing vehicle speeds and reclaiming public space for non-motorized users. The research will involve collecting data through surveys and interviews to understand how infrastructure impacts different road users and their safety. Analysis of this data along with secondary data on traffic can inform recommendations to minimize deaths and injuries
Energy for all Access to Sustainable Urban MobilityPatrickTanz
This document provides an overview of a report that examines how access to sustainable energy and mobility can be improved together, focusing on small to medium cities in developing countries. It identifies 19 priority countries and 260 cities where interventions could have high impact. Three main solutions are proposed: 1) Integrated planning of energy, land use and mobility to promote public transport and compact cities; 2) Utilizing digital technologies to map demand and provide efficient services; 3) Deploying electric vehicles where grid infrastructure allows, especially in cities that can access renewable energy. The report aims to explore synergies between the energy and mobility sectors to help achieve sustainable development goals.
The document discusses how Honolulu, Hawaii is using 3D modeling and GIS to plan for an elevated rail system and transit-oriented development (TOD). Three core models were created - walkability, urban growth, and densification. Esri CityEngine was used to develop 3D geometry and textures of the proposed rail corridor and TOD. Holograms were also created from the 3D models to provide unique views for stakeholders and the public to communicate how the changes could positively impact the community by controlling urban sprawl and reducing traffic. The goal was to build support for the rail project and TOD approach through collaborative planning and visualization tools.
Lecture 1(introduction to traffic engineering)1.pptxRaid Almuhanna
Here are the top modern traffic problems in Karbala arranged from most to least important:
1. Urban congestion - As the population of Karbala has grown significantly in recent decades, the road network has struggled to keep up, leading to regular traffic jams on major roads. This congestion wastes time and fuel.
2. Safety - With more vehicles on the roads, accidents have become a major issue. Improving safety features and enforcing traffic laws is needed.
3. Reconstruction challenges - Upgrading aging infrastructure in a built-up urban area causes disruptions and requires careful planning to minimize impacts.
4. Accessibility to holy sites - Managing the large influx of pilgrims multiple times per year to
Lecture 1(introduction to traffic engineering)1.pptxRaid Almuhanna
Here are the top modern traffic problems in Karbala arranged from most to least important:
1. Urban congestion - As the population of Karbala has grown significantly in recent decades, the road network has struggled to keep up, leading to regular traffic jams on major roads.
2. Special event management - Large religious gatherings in Karbala, such as Arbaeen, bring millions of pilgrims to the city, overwhelming the transportation system. Effective management of these events is a major challenge.
3. Road safety - With more vehicles on the roads, accidents have risen in Karbala. Improving safety through measures like road design, enforcement and public awareness is important.
4. Public transportation
The document provides details on six preliminary design concepts for improving Corrine Drive between Mills Avenue and Bennett Road in Orlando, Florida. The concepts include a 5-lane roadway, a 3-lane roadway, and a hybrid concept that varies the number of lanes on weekdays and weekends. Each concept includes variations that incorporate parking and sidewalk improvements. The concepts aim to address safety issues, improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, and maintain traffic flow. Public feedback will be gathered on the concepts to help determine the preferred approach to enhancing Corrine Drive.
Technical article reproduced with permission from Transportation Professional - the magazine of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
www.ciht.org.uk/en/knowledge/publications/transportation-professional/index.cfm
This document summarizes a study applying GIS to support urban water management in Can Tho City, Vietnam under changing climate conditions. Researchers collected water systems data from local agencies and standardized it in a GIS database. They developed interactive maps and a WebGIS interface to visualize this data. Key outputs included: (1) thematic maps in a Map Book highlighting water quality, infrastructure, and household access issues; and (2) a WebGIS allowing users to view and analyze layers like water pressure, quality monitoring points, and planned infrastructure improvements. These tools helped agencies better understand issues and make planning/management decisions.
The document discusses using big data and new technologies to improve transport planning and operations. It provides examples of collecting lifelogging data through wearable sensors to analyze travel behavior, crowdsourced bicyclist data to evaluate infrastructure investments, and using various data sources to examine links between transport and labor market outcomes. The document emphasizes that transport systems need to be re-evaluated in some areas to better match changing job locations and needs of workers.
The document discusses road networks, including their functions and components. It reviews literature on road network concepts and Vision 2040, which outlines expectations for reliable, environmentally-friendly, and accessible road infrastructure. The document also examines road network operations, traffic management, and the role of road networks in social and economic development.
The document summarizes the Bellevue Transit Plan adopted in 2001. It includes sections on existing and future transit services in Bellevue, capital improvements to transit facilities, and policies to support transit. Public outreach was conducted to inform the plan, including focus groups, surveys, and public hearings. Key goals were to improve frequency, speed and connections of transit services within Bellevue and the surrounding areas.
This presentation was compiled using current information available for ISSSO’s Spring Employment Seminar. The contents presented are for educational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
The document discusses the results of the Colombian presidential election between Juan Manuel Santos and Antanas Mockus. It summarizes some of the media commentary on Mockus' campaign. While Mockus presented an alternative as an honest candidate, his campaign strategies did not work at the national level. Mockus made comments about taxes that alarmed voters and contradicted himself frequently. He also lacked a well-structured government plan, which hurt him in debates. In conclusion, while Mockus offered transparency, the analysis finds that it is unlikely he will win due to weaknesses in presenting clear arguments and demonstrating knowledge of his proposals.
The document summarizes information presented at a SEVIS II forum discussing the transition from the current Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS I) to the new SEVIS II system. Key points of the transition include moving to a person-based system with electronic signatures and port of entry admissibility indicators. Suggestions are provided for institutions and individuals to prepare for the transition through activities like reviewing policies and procedures.
1. The document compares the colonial settlements of the Spanish, English, and French in America based on religion, geography, intentions, and methods.
2. The Spanish initially sought to spread Christianity and claim new lands but were ultimately motivated by profit through exploitation of resources and slave labor.
3. Religion provided moral justification for conquest, while profit drove exploitation of native peoples and lands for wealth.
The document summarizes Bellevue's transit plan update, which aims to improve transit services to meet the needs of growing populations and employment. Key findings include that current services have limited hours, infrequent buses, and incomplete coverage. The plan recommends increasing frequencies, extending hours, and improving connections between neighborhoods, downtown Bellevue, and major destinations like Overlake to establish an urban-quality transit network. It also discusses coordinating with regional transit agencies and gathering stakeholder input to develop a comprehensive 6-year implementation strategy.
Community Cloud is a mobile community management platform and cloud-based digital ecosystem that allows organizations to engage with and inform their community through mobile apps. It offers features like calendars, events, blogs, surveys and more. The platform is offered as a free SaaS solution to nonprofits and generates proceeds through sponsorships to directly benefit the organization's cause. It provides all the tools a community needs on a fully-managed platform to mobilize and fundraise for their community.
Eastgate/I-90 Land Use and Transportation Project (CAC 4/7/11)Franz Loewenherz
On Oct. 25, 2010, the City Council appointed a citizen advisory committee to guide city staff working on this project and to advise the Planning Commission, Transportation Commission and City Council concerning the initiative. The CAC's work includes the development and evaluation of land use concepts for the Eastgate/I-90 corridor and transportation measures to support those concepts.
This document discusses ADA transition plans and accessibility in public rights-of-way. It provides definitions for key terms like public rights-of-way and authority. It outlines the legal context and requirements for ADA and Section 504 compliance, including requirements for public entity responsibilities, planning, projects, and program access/transition plans. It discusses enforcement and provides examples of relevant case law. The overall document serves as a reference for the legal foundations and obligations regarding accessibility in public rights-of-way.
PHYS102 Introduction To Electromagnetism.docxwrite5
This document discusses methods for improving road safety through infrastructure design. It notes that thousands are killed and injured in traffic accidents each year, costing economies billions. Redesigning roads can help by considering factors like speed limits, signage, lighting, pedestrian walkways, traffic circles and guardrails. The document presents a case study that examines a high-accident site through interviews, surveys, and infrastructure mapping to identify weaknesses and develop redesign recommendations aimed at reducing deaths and injuries among vulnerable road users.
A low cost method of real time pavement condition data sharing to expedite ma...UVision
A low cost method of real time pavement condition data sharing to expedite maintenance intervention
Pavements for roads in cities and highways are degraded with potholes, cracking, and rutting distresses. There is a strong need to identify these locations and sections with undesired longitudinal roughness quickly and accurately every year. Traditionally, expensive standalone survey vehicles for roughness measurements and more expensive multi-function vehicles are employed by highway agencies or through contract services, which most cities and local agencies can’t afford. The primary objective of this study is to describe a low cost method to collect essential pavement condition data and share real time to expedite maintenance intervention needs. This facilitates rapid identification of pavement sections with undesired longitudinal roughness and local defects. This paper discusses the impact of social media, crowd sourcing, and advances in cheaper accurate motion sensors and cloud server data processing. These tools make it possible to develop easy-to-use low cost methods, which are affordable by city public work and smaller road agencies.
Introduction When highway planners examine ways to improve the.pdfsdfghj21
Highway planners consider traffic safety when examining ways to improve the driving experience. Thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands injured in traffic accidents each year. Consequently, road design, maintenance, and management must prioritize safety. The document discusses various factors that impact road safety, such as speed, road design, lighting, and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. It proposes redesigning roads through techniques like placemaking to improve safety by reducing vehicle speeds and reclaiming public space for non-motorized users. The research will involve collecting data through surveys and interviews to understand how infrastructure impacts different road users and their safety. Analysis of this data along with secondary data on traffic can inform recommendations to minimize deaths and injuries
Energy for all Access to Sustainable Urban MobilityPatrickTanz
This document provides an overview of a report that examines how access to sustainable energy and mobility can be improved together, focusing on small to medium cities in developing countries. It identifies 19 priority countries and 260 cities where interventions could have high impact. Three main solutions are proposed: 1) Integrated planning of energy, land use and mobility to promote public transport and compact cities; 2) Utilizing digital technologies to map demand and provide efficient services; 3) Deploying electric vehicles where grid infrastructure allows, especially in cities that can access renewable energy. The report aims to explore synergies between the energy and mobility sectors to help achieve sustainable development goals.
The document discusses how Honolulu, Hawaii is using 3D modeling and GIS to plan for an elevated rail system and transit-oriented development (TOD). Three core models were created - walkability, urban growth, and densification. Esri CityEngine was used to develop 3D geometry and textures of the proposed rail corridor and TOD. Holograms were also created from the 3D models to provide unique views for stakeholders and the public to communicate how the changes could positively impact the community by controlling urban sprawl and reducing traffic. The goal was to build support for the rail project and TOD approach through collaborative planning and visualization tools.
Lecture 1(introduction to traffic engineering)1.pptxRaid Almuhanna
Here are the top modern traffic problems in Karbala arranged from most to least important:
1. Urban congestion - As the population of Karbala has grown significantly in recent decades, the road network has struggled to keep up, leading to regular traffic jams on major roads. This congestion wastes time and fuel.
2. Safety - With more vehicles on the roads, accidents have become a major issue. Improving safety features and enforcing traffic laws is needed.
3. Reconstruction challenges - Upgrading aging infrastructure in a built-up urban area causes disruptions and requires careful planning to minimize impacts.
4. Accessibility to holy sites - Managing the large influx of pilgrims multiple times per year to
Lecture 1(introduction to traffic engineering)1.pptxRaid Almuhanna
Here are the top modern traffic problems in Karbala arranged from most to least important:
1. Urban congestion - As the population of Karbala has grown significantly in recent decades, the road network has struggled to keep up, leading to regular traffic jams on major roads.
2. Special event management - Large religious gatherings in Karbala, such as Arbaeen, bring millions of pilgrims to the city, overwhelming the transportation system. Effective management of these events is a major challenge.
3. Road safety - With more vehicles on the roads, accidents have risen in Karbala. Improving safety through measures like road design, enforcement and public awareness is important.
4. Public transportation
The document provides details on six preliminary design concepts for improving Corrine Drive between Mills Avenue and Bennett Road in Orlando, Florida. The concepts include a 5-lane roadway, a 3-lane roadway, and a hybrid concept that varies the number of lanes on weekdays and weekends. Each concept includes variations that incorporate parking and sidewalk improvements. The concepts aim to address safety issues, improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, and maintain traffic flow. Public feedback will be gathered on the concepts to help determine the preferred approach to enhancing Corrine Drive.
Technical article reproduced with permission from Transportation Professional - the magazine of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
www.ciht.org.uk/en/knowledge/publications/transportation-professional/index.cfm
This document summarizes a study applying GIS to support urban water management in Can Tho City, Vietnam under changing climate conditions. Researchers collected water systems data from local agencies and standardized it in a GIS database. They developed interactive maps and a WebGIS interface to visualize this data. Key outputs included: (1) thematic maps in a Map Book highlighting water quality, infrastructure, and household access issues; and (2) a WebGIS allowing users to view and analyze layers like water pressure, quality monitoring points, and planned infrastructure improvements. These tools helped agencies better understand issues and make planning/management decisions.
The document discusses using big data and new technologies to improve transport planning and operations. It provides examples of collecting lifelogging data through wearable sensors to analyze travel behavior, crowdsourced bicyclist data to evaluate infrastructure investments, and using various data sources to examine links between transport and labor market outcomes. The document emphasizes that transport systems need to be re-evaluated in some areas to better match changing job locations and needs of workers.
The document discusses road networks, including their functions and components. It reviews literature on road network concepts and Vision 2040, which outlines expectations for reliable, environmentally-friendly, and accessible road infrastructure. The document also examines road network operations, traffic management, and the role of road networks in social and economic development.
The document provides guidance for cities to promote traffic safety through urban and street design. It discusses how over 1 million traffic deaths occur globally each year, primarily in low- and middle-income countries, with the majority being vulnerable road users. The economic costs of traffic crashes can be significant for some countries. The document outlines design principles for cities to improve safety, including reducing the need for vehicle travel through urban design, implementing traffic calming measures to reduce speeds, designing safer arterial corridors, and establishing connected bicycle networks. Specific design elements and measures are described that can help implement these principles, drawn from examples in cities around the world.
In the 1990s, as the digital revolution began to gather pace, some social commentators speculated that it would lead to the death of the city. People’s geographical location would become less important, the argument went, as they came to interact mostly in cyberspace.
The document outlines 10 innovative urban solutions from around the world that address challenges facing cities. These solutions focus on principles like unleashing spare capacity, cutting demand peaks, small-scale infrastructure, and being people-centered. The innovations highlighted include (1) digitally re-programmable spaces that better utilize existing urban infrastructure; (2) an "Internet of Pipes" using sensors to monitor water networks and identify issues; and (3) using social networks for citizens to "adopt" and care for urban trees.
The First Mile Project -- Rotary Club of ToledoJerry Wicks
This document proposes developing a global water quality monitoring network called the First Mile Project. It would address the need to expand monitoring, especially in watersheds experiencing stress. Volunteers organized by Rotary clubs would collect field measurements using inexpensive test kits. Smartphones and mobile networks would allow real-time reporting and mapping of test results, locations, and photos. Scientists at Bowling Green State University would lead the project and create apps and websites for data collection and sharing. The goal is a low-cost, real-time water monitoring system that could be replicated worldwide.
Everyday challenges will be presented to the participants of this year’s Program on Games, Decisions, Risk and Reliability (GDRR) to explore solutions. The presentation will highlight the trends, potential contributing factors, and impacts due to the lack of reliability of the nation’s transportation system. The discussion will touch on multiple transportation modes and from the perspectives of both moving people and goods. Other than capacity constraint and unanticipated events (e.g., crashes or inclement and extreme weather), the reliance of future transportation on automation and IoT would undoubtedly further impact system reliability in an unprecedented manner. An open dialogue on how GDRR can help ensure a reliable transportation system will conclude the presentation.
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1. 1 Pedestrian Infrastructure on the Public Right-of-Way: Aging Pedestrians and
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1 ABSTRACT
2 Walkability is an important criterion of livable communities and has been tied to health and social
3 benefits. New planning concepts reducing car dependency will increase senior resident’s time on
4 sidewalks. While cities are required by ADA laws to reduce sidewalk hazards, the time and cost of
5 gathering exact data has been a deterrent. The typical sampling of elements such as sidewalks, curb
6 ramps, pedestrian crossings, and obstructions do not provide an adequate understanding of the
7 hazards and barriers throughout a district. In particular, prioritizing the most critical sidewalk hazard
8 locations for city maintenance is not organized and tied to other street maintenance plans. A new and
9 innovative tool, the ULIP, developed through the Federal Highway Administration, allows 100%
10 sidewalk inventory and converts the data into a city’s GIS system. Knowing exactly the location and
11 severity of sidewalk barriers increases the likelihood that all hazards are addressed, reducing the potential
12 for falls and accidents. This innovative technology is now being tried in five cities. In the future, time and
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1 WALKABLE COMMUNITIES
2 Livable communities are walkable communities; the two go hand in hand. Decreasing the time residents
3 spend in their cars and increasing the time they spend walking is a component found on the agendas of
4 city governments to create a better quality of life in their communities. Popular movements,
5 organizational and government campaigns, including New Urbanism (www.cnu.org), the Center for
6 Disease Controls’ Healthy Communities (www.cdc.gov), the American Institute of Architect’s livable
7 communities (www.aia.org) and many others, place a new unprecedented focus on the walking
8 environment.
9 Many of the requirements for safe and accessible sidewalks already exist as required codes. The
10 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provided civil rights protection to those with disabilities;
11 amendments since that time have extended those rights to cover access to services, which includes
12 accessible sidewalks. These code requirements are mandatory for cities and counties to uphold (1),
13 although time and budget constraints have often turned compliance into a reactive endeavor through ADA
14 complaints and litigation. Research exists documenting the need of improved sidewalk accessibility,
15 particularly for seniors (2).
16 America’s growing senior population has been a spur for the creation of walkable communities.
17 Within 20 years, the US Census Bureau estimates that more than 19% of Americans will be over the age
18 of 65 (3). The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in their definition of livable
19 communities, includes affordable and appropriate housing, supportive community features and services,
20 and adequate mobility options. On AARP’s Evaluation Guide for Livable Communities, walkability is an
21 important element with 20 criteria listed for rating.
22 Walkability is a key requirement for livable communities because walkable communities have
23 been linked to many health benefits. Studies show that physical activity, such as walking, can extend
24 older persons’ independent life, lower death rates, and reduce costs of health care. Investing money in
25 creating a more walkable community brings large returns in terms of health and social benefits. A report
26 from the United Kingdom (4) lists walking as lowering death rates by 20%, reducing cardiovascular
27 disease up to 30%, and reducing the risks of high blood pressure and cholesterol, aside from exercise
28 helping to reduce weight. The positive impact on mental health, and social connection to a community,
29 has also been researched (5), as well as it being an alternative that provides a safer mode of mobility to
30 the aging than driving.
31 In AARP’s livability survey, walkability criteria includes a number of factors, among them are
32 ratings for sidewalk maintenance, appropriate curb cuts and sidewalk obstructions. The need to reduce
33 sidewalk hazards, particularly for seniors, underlies their greater susceptibility to falls. Each year,
34 Americans who are 65 and over fall, and a third of the falls cause injuries requiring medical
35 treatment. The leading cause of injury deaths for those 65 and over are falls and about half of those
36 resulted in traumatic brain injuries (6). As cities emphasize walking for health and spending more time
37 out of doors, creating a safe walkable environment for seniors becomes critical.
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39 THE ULIP
40 The ADA requires state and local governments to prepare a Self-Evaluation Plan to identify all
41 access issues. Public agencies are required to develop a Transition Plan to identify and schedule the
42 removal of barriers to their programs and facilities. But regularly updating transition plans for pedestrian
43 facilities on public rights of way (such as curb ramps and sidewalks) is challenging.
44 In the traditional approach, sidewalk measuring is a labor intensive task. One person walks down
45 the sidewalk, placing a level at a prescribed distance, usually every two to four feet, measuring the
46 running slope (slope in the direction of travel), cross slope (slope perpendicular to the direction of travel),
47 and slab-to-slab faulting inventory assessment. On average, measuring covers less than one mile per hour.
48 The many digital images and measurements that result can make assessing compliance difficult when
49 referencing then from a desk at a later point in time.
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42 method, six miles of sidewalk per hour. The ULIP is therefore a cost-effective solution for inventorying
43 and mapping the degree to which sidewalks and curb ramps meet ADA standards. Also advantageous is
44 that the ULIP allows 100% data collection rather than samplings, resulting in accurate information for any
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1 compare and display the information. The raw ULIP data is first imported into ArcGIS which turns the
2 surveyed route into a digital rendering.
3 Once the field data collection and validity checks are performed, the raw data is calibrated and processed
4 so it can be analyzed. The data is associated to GIS layers, each representing one of several characteristics
5 and linked to geographic points. For example, the ULIP measurements are one layer, curb ramps and
6 pedestrian signals would each have a layer as well. GIS is used to overlap the data layers and determine
7 the cumulative intensity of all characteristics throughout the area measured.
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9 Technical Infeasibility Analysis
10 Among the barriers measured are those sidewalk areas that are deemed “technically infeasible.” Side walk
11 grades, per ADAAG standards, should not be greater than five percent. But sidewalks follow the existing
12 topography and the slope doesn’t always meet the ADA guidelines. If a City is able to document the issue
13 as technically infeasible because of the existing grade of the adjacent street, it can greatly reduce the
14 amount of non-compliant barriers which the City is responsible for mitigating.
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16 ADA Activity Ranking
17 Sidewalk Data Aggregation involves converting all the data from the various sidewalk related datasets
18 into attributes which are then attached to each individual sidewalk feature. This is an intermediate step for
19 barrier ranking and the mapping interface required to create an ADA dataset. When completed, activity
20 scores for each ADA feature are assigned. Pedestrian facilities heavily used are assigned a higher priority
21 for repairs than those which are not as often used. A variety of spatial data characteristics such as socio-
22 economic data, transit routes and stops, arterial classifications, housing and employment density, and
23 others, are used to assess each feature and assign it a score. A key feature of this GIS-based ranking tool
24 is a user-friendly interface which allows City staff to assign different weights to the various criteria and
25 re-run the analysis in order to iteratively refine the analysis as needed.
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28 Scores are determined for each ADA feature based upon the field data collected. A sidewalk with large
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30 priority for repairs than one with few issues. User-friendly interfaces allow City staff to adjust weights
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6 GIS viewer where all information could be accessed from a dedicated web page. This browser-based GIS
7 Viewer is a lightweight, fast application which allows for basic viewing and reporting on the ADA dataset
8 through ArcGIS Server web application & documentation. The application’s basic features and
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10 • A set of cached base map services such as Bing Maps, aerial photography or similar, with
11 interface for toggling visibility between them
12 • A custom cached map service displaying data from the City’s GIS database, such as city
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16 • A Table of Contents widget allowing user to turn on or off individual ADA data layers
17 • Address search functionality allowing user to enter an address and zoom to it on the map
18 • Identify functionality, allowing user to click on an ADA feature to get attributes, photo or
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1 THE CITY OF BELLEVUE – REDUCING COSTS
2 The customized ULIP system was implemented through a pilot program in the City of Bellevue. The city
3 has a population of 120,000 residents, with approximately 15 percent living with a variety of disabilities
4 and 13.4 % of the population over the age of 65. In 2006, the City initiated an update to their ADA
5 transition plan documenting existing physical barriers for persons with disabilities. Bellevue considered a
6 number of options for gathering data on its 336 miles of sidewalk and 4,000 curb ramps. Based on
7 preliminary tests using existing options, the City concluded that the cost could be $1 million at a
8 minimum (8).
9 Hearing about the profiler technology, an interdepartmental City team partnered with federal and
10 regional agencies to adapt it to their needs. In 2006, the FHWA’s Office of Pavement Technology funded
11 Starodub to provide the City of Bellevue with a ULIP and support. Additional FHWA funding was
12 provided in 2007 for software refinements.
13 Bellevue’s city staff managed a three-agency partnership, including Transportation and IT
14 Departments, to field test versions of the technology, and developed programming to synthesize ULIP
15 data records into the city's GIS system.
16 King County, a transit operator in the region, provides ADA curb-to-curb para-transit service,
17 used extensively by the elderly. The service is a safety net for those whose disabilities prevent use of
18 fixed route bus service. Bellevue consulted with the Department of Accessible Services to ensure that the
19 ULIP technology would save time and money that would otherwise be spent conducting accessible
20 pathway assessments. King County subsequently provided support for two staff members involved in the
21 inventory process.
22 The City of Bellevue sought confirmation that data acquired from the ULIP platform was
23 reproducible and accurate as it was a new system. In 2007, during the trial period, Bellevue and
24 Starodub, Inc. staff undertook numerous tests comparing grade and cross slope measurements from the
25 ULIP and alternative measurement devices (e.g., digital smart level readings) before a decision was made
26 to employ this technology citywide. Bellevue testing with global navigation satellite system (GPS) found
27 the accuracy of latitude/longitude data degraded in areas with tall buildings or thick tree canopies. After
28 evaluating alternative approaches a sensor-based inertial navigation system integrated with an ESRI
29 ArcPad interface was selected to enhance the accuracy of the spatial data in the inventory. To establish
30 travel path control points, field technicians entered the start and end points for each data collection run on
31 an ortho-photo image on the ULIP’s notebook computer screen. The gyroscope, accelerometers and
32 distance measurement instrument in the sensor box were used to compute the ULIP’s relative path of
33 travel. The relative travel path was combined with the control points to produce a travel path consistent
34 with the city’s GIS system (9).
35 The ULIP technology's efficacy was further tested by the City in 2008, when two interns
36 (supported by King County Metro’s contribution) were able to inventory the entire city's pedestrian
37 system, across 33.9 square miles, within a few months. GIS systems organized the millions of data points
38 generated during the study and were instrumental in developing a web-based mapping interface for asset
39 management and compliance monitoring. For technical infeasibility, City of Bellevue staff developed a
40 GIS script that enabled a comparison of every non-standard sidewalk segment to the grade of the adjacent
41 roadway. Adjacent roadway grade profiles were derived from a digital elevation model, a representation
42 of ground surface topography. Criteria were then used to filter out 95 miles of non-standard sidewalk
43 grade locations deemed technically infeasible.
44 The resulting ADA sidewalk and curb ramp self evaluation is documented on the City’s intranet.
45 This internal web interface maps all non-standard data points related to curb ramp location and
46 compliance rating – at the block face level, including sidewalk obstructions, heaving, running slope, and
47 cross slope. Additional functionality of this geospatial database includes the ability to search and/or turn
48 off certain barrier types and generate reports of the barrier information.
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1 The ADA viewer interface creates a platform from which city staff will retrieve information on
2 ADA barriers in the public right of way, informing the following accessibility programs:
3 • New Development: New development or redevelopment projects must include sidewalks
4 and curb ramps.
5 • Citizen Request Program: Citizens submit requests to have a new curb ramp installed or
6 have an existing curb ramp repaired at any location within the City.
7 • Annual Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Program: The City’s Transportation
8 Department repairs sidewalks and installs new curb ramps annually as part of routine
9 maintenance.
10 • Street-Related Capital Improvement Projects: Sidewalks and/or curb ramps are installed
11 and/or repaired in all street-related capital improvement projects (e.g., street widening or
12 other street upgrades).
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14 The total cost of the city's ADA inventory effort - from technology development to complete data
15 set - was $285,000, a 70 percent cost savings over the original estimate to conduct a traditional survey (8).
16 The project began in 2008 and concluded in 2009.
17 As a new technology, the City of Bellevue sought confirmation that data acquired from the ULIP
18 platform was repeatable, reproducible, and accurate. Numerous tests were carried out comparing grade
19 and cross slope measurements from the ULIP and alternative measurement devices (e.g., digital smart
20 level readings). Bellevue and Starodub staff undertook a rigorous review of this data before a decision
21 was made to employ this technology in a citywide inventory effort. During the citywide inventory effort,
22 the city employed quality assurance and quality control protocol for validation testing of the software and
23 hardware. The City of Bellevue advanced the ULIP platform and cities now using this system realize
24 additional cost-savings because the technology has already been field tested and refined.
25 After development and testing, the ULIP platform is the first technology of its kind that enables
26 jurisdictions to quickly and accurately complete an ADA condition assessment inventory. Bellevue’s
27 project was identified as a best practice (10).
28 The ULIP system is now being utilized by the firm of Sally Swanson Architects in the following
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36 The County, with 992,000 residents of which almost 15% are over the age of 65, has a prohibitively large
37 number of lineal miles of sidewalk across 524 square miles. Data collecting, using the ULIP, is being
38 divided into phases, with Phase I covering 80 linear square miles of sidewalks on arterials and collectors.
39 The project began in 2011 and will conclude in 2013.
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43 The City of San Carlos, with a population of 28,500 residents of which over 14% are over 65 years old, is
44 located between San Francisco and San Jose, among hilly terrain. The City has technical and
45 topographical infeasibility issues in meeting ADA compliance on 120 miles of sidewalk within six square
46 miles. The accuracy of the ULIP will allow pinpointing where a sidewalk slope would not be able to be
47 fixed because of the steepness of an existing hill. Digital elevation models created by the city overplayed
48 on the ULIP models in GIS reveal slopes along adjacent roadways that match with sidewalks, which can
49 then be labeled technically infeasible. The project began in 2011 and will conclude in 2012.
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2 DOJ requirements
3 The City, with a population of 95,650 is under a court ordered consent decree by the Department of
4 Justice, required to undertake a complete documentation of all their ADA barriers within the rights of
5 way. The ULIP is in the process of gathering field data on 638 linear miles of sidewalk over 23.3 square
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10 The City of San Marcos, with a population of approximately 85,000, is undergoing surveys of pedestrian
11 facilities within the public rights of way using the ULIP. Their engineering department was interested in
12 incorporating the data into their GIS system to be used as a scoping and planning tool (11). Rather than
13 static data, the City engineers will be able to sort and sift the field information instantaneously and over
14 time to incorporate it into the city’s overall maintenance plan. The project began in 2010 and will
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20 Because agencies at all levels are required to respond to ADA mandates, developing partnerships
21 increases the cost-effectiveness of technology development and compliance efforts. In the City of
22 Bellevue, coordinated staffing and funding commitment from three participating agencies (Federal
23 Highway Administration, King County, and the City of Bellevue) made it possible to undertake
24 Bellevue’s proposal to assess the applicability of inertial profiling technology in identifying existing
25 facilities that limit access for persons with disabilities.
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34 similar requirements or areas to produce a prioritized improvement list that can be integrated into an
35 agency or city’s capital improvement programming. The results provide cost-effectiveness through
36 economies of scale and efficiency of delivery. In addition, the ULIP allows a priority ranking system of
37 the most severe hazards, allowing them to be addressed first.
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39 New Possibilities on a Regional Scale
40 For over twenty years, city and counties have had the legal obligation of providing accessible sidewalks
41 free of barriers. But agencies did not have a tool that allowed them to be proactive in accessing all
42 barriers. With the ULIP’s ability to identify scope, a budget reflecting the specific barriers that need
43 immediate attention can be folded into capital improvement projects and incorporated into GIS systems.
44 The ULIP is an important component of this streamlined process for access.
45 A rising population of elderly coupled with alternative planning movements for more walkable
46 communities have made sidewalk safety an important issue. Walkable communities have been largely a
47 district endeavor, because there has been little cost incentives to include larger areas. The ULIP opens the
48 possibility of addressing sidewalk compliance as one issue of walkability on larger scales, even
49 regionally. There is a cost advantage of gathering field data over many miles.
50 While cities and towns strive to each have their walkable but fragmented areas, without much
51 planning towards regional connectivity (12), cooperatively and collaboratively addressing the issues may
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1 truly help in creating walkable communities. Pooling of resources could also ease the task of rights of
2 way maintenance, which is time consuming and costly. As a greater percentage of the population ages,
3 rising to 1 out of 5 Americans over the age of sixty-five by 2040 (3), and city budgets are strained, while
4 more and more plan for walking environments, adhering to ADA access requirements need not fall
5 through the cracks.
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8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
9 The FHWA supported Starodub, Inc, in their development of the ULIP. Initially invented to measure
10 roughness on newly poured concrete pavements for the FHWA, the device proved to be easily
11 transportable and could access sidewalks. Therefore, the ULIP was adapted to sidewalk accessibility and
12 measurement of smoothness. Starodub completed initial validation testing, then provided technical
13 support for prototype evaluation trails. The first field tests took place in 2004 and refinements continued
14 to 2009. The authors thank Dorit Fromm for her research assistance and contribution to this work.
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