Research Idea Details

Case Studies of ‘Green’ Guardrails and Naturalizing of Median Strips to Test the Impact on Traffic Safety and Environmental Quality

  • Focus Area: Construction and Maintenance Practices
  • Status: Archived
  • Subcommittee: Environmental Process, Natural Resources
  • Cost: Unknown
  • Timeframe: Unknown

Research Idea Scope

TERI Administrator Note:
Based on a February 2008 review by Wayne Kober and Joe Crossett, this project is deemed worthy but the project statement requires additional review, clarification, or rewriting.

Problem Statement:

Highway safety often focuses on stationary barriers. Environmental quality can be enhanced through ‘green’ guardrails and use of natural grasses and wildflowers in place of mowing.
Proposed Research:
Eight-ten cases of ‘green’ guardrails and naturalizing of median strips to test the impact on traffic safety and environmental quality.

Urgency and Payoff

Suggested By:
Judy Shaw, Urban Coordinator New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Submitted:
05/02/2007