September/October 2009 · Vol. 73 · No. 2
September/October 2009
ARTICLES:
Detecting Pedestrians
by David R.P. Gibson, Bao Lang, Bo Ling, Uma Venkataraman, and James Yang
With support from FHWA, researchers are integrating the latest camera technology with traffic control to improve safety at
intersections.
NDE Showcase for Bridge Inspectors
by Frank Jalinoos
FHWA offers a new 1-day seminar on nondestructive evaluation methodologies to help State DOTs improve routine and special testing of steel and concrete bridge components.
Advances in Wildlife Crossing Technologies
by Mary Gray
Researchers are deploying the latest tools to reduce animal-vehicle
collisions and save the lives of both motorists and critters.
Road Safety Audits for Pedestrian Facilities
by Kohinoor Kar and Michael R. Blankenship
From sidewalk obstructions to inaccessible pushbuttons, RSAs in
Arizona reveal common problems to watch for.