Statewide shoulders study.

PDFTech Reporthttp://ntl.bts.gov/lib/56000/56100/56198/Pages_from_Statewide_Shoulders_Study-FR-1508-Part2.pdfhttp://ntl.bts.gov/lib/56000/56100/56198/Pages_from_Statewide_Shoulders_Study-FR-1508-2-Part3.pdfhttp://ntl.bts.gov/lib/56000/56100/56198/Pages_from_Statewide_Shoulders_Study-FR-1508-3-Part4.pdfTask MPD 059-14Road shouldersHighwaysHighway safetyMethodologyImplementationCost effectivenessFeasibility analysisLiterature reviewsCondition surveysStatisticsMapsArizonaArizona. Dept. of TransportationJacobs Engineering Group Inc.US Transportation CollectionWith the ultimate purpose of enhancing safety and improving mobility, the Statewide Shoulders Study was initiated todevelop a prioritized list of candidate locations for shoulder improvements. The need for this study stems directly fromADOT\ue2\u20ac\u2122s desire to increase safety and mobility along the Arizona State Highway System. The project purpose isdemonstrated with the following statement of need:\uef\u201a\ub7 Create Methodology. As the first statewide, shoulder improvement prioritization project conducted in Arizona,a methodology needs to be developed that utilizes available data to accurately identify deficiencies. Astatewide and district-level prioritization is needed in order to appropriate limited funds for priority projects.\uef\u201a\ub7 Develop List of Shoulder Improvement Locations. Currently, there is no statewide or ADOT EngineeringDistrict-wide listing of prioritized locations for shoulder improvement projects. This document will serve as guidance for determining priority roadway segments within each ADOT District and throughout the State thatrequire funding.\uef\u201a\ub7 Develop Feasible, Cost Effective Implementation Plan. High priority projects need to be evaluated forfeasibility and cost-effectiveness. Due to limited funding, innovative and cost effective alternatives beyondtraditional pavement applications need to be explored