This project focuses on how existing and advanced technologies along with enhanced access control can be employed to reduce incidents and improve traffic operations on the surface street system. This project will:

• Investigate the potential of using ATMS, ATIS, and APTS technologies to better control movements in and out of driveways and side streets.

• Identify the strategies which can best manage access and reduce incidents on surface streets.

• Develop a manual on access management which describes "best practices" for developing and implementing comprehensive access management programs.

• Produce brochures, videos, multimedia presentations, etc. which will help practioners, decision makers, business persons, developers, and the general public understand the process for and the potential benefits of access and incident management on surface streets.

• Co-sponsor national conferences on access management in 1996 and 1998.

A procurement request to prepare a comprehensive access management manual will be developed in early 1997. A technical working group has been established to guide this effort. A compendium of the proceedings from the conference is being produced and will be distributed in early 1997. The 3rd National Conference is scheduled for October 1998. An access management web site is operational.

The Access Management Website can be visited at www.accessmanagement.com.

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U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration