Quick Facts
Includes traffic operational studies for major truck corridors in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando Counties
Addresses freight movement issues along freight corridors in a cost-effective and comprehensive manner, considering the special capacity and safety needs of large trucks
Results
Reduces operational problems that delay truck movements or contribute to truck collisions
Improves safety along truck corridors
Helps to finalize truck study guidelines and procedures that will be used in future corridor studies
Our Work
Studied 45 separate corridors
Inventoried physical and operational characteristics
Reviewed collision records and observations of traffic conditions
Prepared improvement recommendations for the design of median openings, larger corner turning radii, increased setbacks for traffic signal and utility poles
Extended traffic signal phases and clearance intervals
Upgraded pavement surfaces and relocated stop bars, crosswalks and one-way street patterns