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Kentucky's Prism-Based Automated Ramp Screening System Evaluation, Jerry Kissick, David Q. Hunsucker, Andrew Martin, Jennifer Walton, Mark Bell
Kentucky's Prism-Based Automated Ramp Screening System Evaluation, Jerry Kissick, David Q. Hunsucker, Andrew Martin, Jennifer Walton, Mark Bell
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
In 2010, Kentucky implemented a Performance Registration Information Systems and Management (PRISM) based automated ramp screening system (PARSS) at the Boone County inspection station on southbound I-71. The purpose of the PARSS is to identify and screen every vehicle that enters the Boone County inspection station. The system provides automated screening of trucks based on the license plate number and the USDOT number displayed on the vehicle. If it is determined that the vehicle should be stopped for inspection, that decision is communicated to the truck driver via the existing directional arrows that direct drivers to the static scale for …
Analysis Of Traffic Crash Data In Kentucky (2008-2012), Eric R. Green, Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman
Analysis Of Traffic Crash Data In Kentucky (2008-2012), Eric R. Green, Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
This report documents an analysis of traffic crash data in Kentucky for the years of 200 8 through 201 2 . A primary objective of this study was to determine average crash statistics for Kentucky highways. Average and critical numbers and rates of crashes were calculated for various types of highways in rural and urban areas. These data can be used in Kentucky’s procedure to identify locations that have abnormal rates or numbers of crashes.
The other primary objective of this study was to provide data that can be used in the preparation of the problem identification portion of Kentucky’s …
2013 Safety Belt Usage Survey In Kentucky, Kenneth R. Agent, Eric R. Green, Tony Fields
2013 Safety Belt Usage Survey In Kentucky, Kenneth R. Agent, Eric R. Green, Tony Fields
Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report
The objective of the survey summarized in this report was to establish a statewide safety belt usage rate in Kentucky for 2013. This rate can be compared to those determined from previous surveys. The 2013 statewide survey continues to document the increase in usage associated with the change in the law to allow primary enforcement and related evaluation and enforcement.