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Guidelines for Road Diet Conversions PDF

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Research Report KTC-11-19/SPR415-11-1F KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CENTER GUIDELINES FOR ROAD DIET CONVERSIONS OUR MISSION We provide services to the transportation community through research, technology transfer and education. We create and participate in partnerships to promote safe and effective transportation systems. OUR VALUES Teamwork Listening and communicating along with courtesy and respect for others. Honesty and Ethical Behavior Delivering the highest quality products and services. 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Report Date Guidelines for Road Diet Conversions November 2011 6. Performing Organization Code 7. Author(s) 8. Performing Organization Report No. N. Stamatiadis, A. Kirk, C. Wang, and A. Cull KTC-11-XX / SPR-415-11-1F 9. Performing Organization Name and Address 10. Work Unit No. Kentucky Transportation Center College of Engineering University of Kentucky 11. Contract or Grant No. Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0281 SPR316 12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address 13. Type of Report and Period Covered: Final Report; 07/10 – 12/11 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Fi l 200 Mero Street 14. Sponsoring Agency Code Frankfort, KY 15. Supplementary Notes 16. 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