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Title: Legal Aspects of Traffic Calming Author: Ewing, Reid H. Journal: ITE Annual Meeting Compendium, 1998 Publisher: Washington (DC): Institute of Transportation Engineers Year: 1998 Full Text: http://www.ite.org/traffic/documents/AHA98B26.pdf Keywords: Emergency vehicle response; Laws and legislation; Liability; Speed bumps; Traffic restraint; Legal aspects; Loss and damage claims; Emergency vehicles; Litigation; Legal action; Surveys; Tort liability; Access

Title: Liabilities/Safety Issues with Traffic Calming Devices Author: Dabkowski, Jerry A. Journal: ITE International Conference, 1998 Publisher: Washington (DC): Institute of Transportation Engineers Year: 1998 Full Text: http://www.ite.org/traffic/documents/CCA98A20.pdf Keywords: Diverters; Laws and legislation; Liability; Road closure; Roundabouts; Speed humps; Traffic circles; Traffic safety; Traffic calming devices; Road narrowing

Title: The Traffic Safety Toolbox: A Primer on Traffic Safety Author: Dalere, E. F. Publisher: Washington (DC): Institute of Transportation Engineers Year: 1993 Keywords: Driver education; Law enforcement; Liability; Pedestrian safety; Road markings; Traffic safety; Traffic signals; Traffic signs; Traffic calming devices; Risk management; Geometric design; One way streets; Maintenance; Bicycles; Driver behavior; Work zone; Cyclists; Tort liability Abstract: This publication is a compilation of traffic safety information on a variety of subjects providing ideas and concepts for effective traffic safety improvements. The chapters were contributed by recognized experts on traffic safety. The information represents the personal knowledge, experience and expertise of the chapter author in suggesting ways that traffic safety may be improved. The contents are as follows: Overview; (1) Safety Management; (2) Traffic Planning; (3) Traffic Control Devices--Overview; (4) Traffic Control Devices--Signs; (5) Traffic Control Devices--Markings; (6) Traffic Control Devices--Signals; (7) Traffic Control Devices--Delineation; (8) Tort Liability, Risk Management, and Sign Inventory Systems; (9) Geometric Design--Cross Section and Alignment; (10) Geometric Design--Sight Distance; (11) Geometric Design--Urban Intersections; (12) Geometric Design--Access-Controlled Facilities; (13) One-Way Streets and Reversible Lanes; (14) Roadside Safety; (15) Infrastructure Maintenance--Pavements; (16) Infrastructure Maintenance--Bridges; (17) Infrastructure Maintenance--Traffic Control Devices; (18) Work Zone Traffic Management; (19) Designing for Pedestrians; (20) Bicycling Element; (21) Enforcement; (22) Driver Behavior and Qualification; (23) Traffic Calming; and (24) Teaching Safety. An Index is provided.

Title: Safe and Effective Roadway Humps: The Seminole County Profile Author: Nicodemus, David A. Journal: ITE Annual Meeting Compendium, 1991 pp. 102-105 Publisher: Washington (DC): Institute of Transportation Engineers Year: 1991 Full Text: http://www.ite.org/traffic/documents/AIA91B02.pdf Keywords: Liability; Speed humps; Traffic safety; Highway safety; Design; Curbs; Florida

Title: Evaluation of Speed Hump Program in the City of Omaha Author: Gorman, Michael N.; Moussavi, Massooum; McCoy, Patrick T. Journal: ITE Journal Vol: 59:6 pp. 28-31 Publisher: Washington (DC): Institute of Transportation Engineers Year: 1989 Full Text: http://www.ite.org/traffic/documents/JFA89A28.pdf Keywords: Liability; Speed humps; Warning signs; Residential streets; Accident rates; Emergency vehicles; Traffic restraint; Omaha (NE)

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