Annotated
Bibliography
1.
Bryson, D. (1987). Intersection Advisor: An Expert System for
Intersection Design. Transportation Research Record 1145,
48-53.
This
scholarly report is somewhat dated but still useful. The author
presents a systematic plan that can be followed for intersection
design. Information in this article will help me assess the
intersection I want to redesign and make sure my plan conforms
to standard engineering practices.
2. Frederick R. Harris, Inc. (1998). Improvement to the intersection
of Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue. Traffic study report
and technical appendix, 1-8.
This
professional report shows how complicated this intersection
is. The report was commissioned to consider possible remedies.
Seeing this engineering report helps me realize that my plan
to solve the congestion problem at this intersection will have
to include several components. It shows the need for collaboration
between engineers and county officials in order to effect a
change.
3.
Johnston, R, Lund, J. & Craig, P. (1995). Capacity allocation
methods for reducing urban traffic congestion. Journal of
Transportation Engineering 121, 27-39.
This
scholarly article discusses a standard procedure used by civil
engineers when they look for ways to reduce traffic congestion.
The article shows me that there is a paradigm that might apply
to the specific intersection where I have found a problem.
4.
Office of Economic Development. (April 2000). Demographics of
New Jersey.
<http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/pop.proj.html>
This
popular source shows that the population has risen significantly
over the past ten years in the area around the Ernston Road
- Bordentown Avenue intersection. The data quantify the problem,
showing how important my plan is. This quantification will help
me develop a persuasive argument for funding.
5.
Turner, S. (1998). Intersection Accident Estimation: The Role
of Intersection Location and Non-Collusion Flows. Accident
Analysis & Prevention 30, 505-517.
This
professional publication has the formula used by traffic engineers
to evaluate the probability of an accident happening. The article
also has a thorough discussion of design concepts that can reduce
the chance of accidents. With this information, I will be able
to evaluate my new design and see how safe it might be.
6.
Ward, R., Eck, R., & Polus, A. (1987). Developing an intersection
hazard index. Journal of Transportation Engineering 113,
211-215.
This
scholarly article discusses the development of a specific method
for rating the hazard level of an intersection. Based on the
analysis, a decision to address the problem can be made. The
article helps me realize that engineers have established procedures
for evaluating problems. If I understand these procedures, it
is likely that I can propose a workable plan to solve the problem
I have identified.
