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Developing Design Guidelines for Commercial Vehicle Envelopes on Urban Streets

项目名称：	Developing Design Guidelines for Commercial Vehicle Envelopes on Urban Streets
摘要：	This research will use two methods to better understand the need for a commercial vehicle operating envelope � a space around the vehicle for unloading or loading activity and driver maneuvering. The first is a field study in urban Seattle of current practice and the evaluation of existing infrastructure. The research team will survey and observe freight activity at a range of different configuration of Commercial Vehicle Load Zones (CVLZ). The length and width of each observed CVLZ and the space used for unloading activity will be recorded. The research team will also collaborate with a trucking company to simulate various deliveries while recording the movement around each truck. As a second phase, the researchers will work with Oregon State University�s driving simulator laboratory to design an experiment to test driver and bicyclist behavior around the truck and to estimate a safe operating envelope that would absolve conflicts. Different envelope will be explored for different vehicle types, handling equipment, and cargo characteristics. From these results, design recommendations will be drawn that will allow for safe and efficient shared roadway use.
状态：	Completed
资金：	180000
资助组织：	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
管理组织：	University of Washington, Seattle
项目负责人：	McCormack, Ed
执行机构：	Oregon State University, Corvallis
主要研究人员：	Hurwitz, David
开始时间：	20170816
预计完成日期：	20190815
实际结束时间：	20200215