Current ICT Project
Investigators:
  Prof. Rahim F. Benekohal (Primary)
Project Title:
  Median Cable Scanning Tour (Special Project)
Start Date: 8/22/2005
End Date: 1/31/2006
Summary of Project:
  This project will allow representatives from several mid-western DOT's to perform a scanning tour of Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas to learn from their experiences in the use of high-tension cable barriers. Information on system characteristics and performance will be gathered from the states visited and from manufacturers of high-tension cable barrier systems. Alternative high-tension cable barrier systems and products will be evaluated for possible use in Illinois.
Objective of Project:
  To organize and perform a scanning tour to identify effective and efficient approaches to reduce the number and severity of freeway median crossover crashes.
Expected Outcome:
  Gather information and report to IDOT and other mid-western DOT's regarding the system characteristics, performance and maintenance of various alternative high-tension cable barrier systems. Identify any other issues that need further exploration before pursuing use of high-tension cable barrier systems in Illinois.
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Last Updated: 11/18/2009