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Are speed enforcement cameras more effective than other speed management measures? The impact of speed management schemes on 30mph roads. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
This paper presents the results of an evaluation of the impact of various types of speed management schemes on both traffic speeds and accidents. The study controls for general trends in accidents, regression-to-mean effects and migration, separately ...
Hirst, W.M., Maher, M., Mountain, L.
core   +1 more source

Development and application of traffic accident density estimation models using kernel density estimation

open access: yesJournal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English ed. Online), 2016
Traffic accident frequency has been decreasing in Japan in recent years. Nevertheless, many accidents still occur on residential roads. Area-wide traffic calming measures including Zone 30, which discourages traffic by setting a speed limit of 30 km/h in
Seiji Hashimoto   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Speed management as a measure to improve road safety on Polish regional roads [PDF]

open access: yesArchives of Transport, 2017
The article presents the issue of the implementation of speed management measures on regional roads, whose character requires the use of different solutions than those on national roads.
Stanisław Gaca, Sylwia Pogodzińska
doaj   +1 more source

Modeling the Effect of Traffic Calming on Local Animal Population Persistence [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
A steady growth in traffic volumes in industrialized countries with dense human populations is expected, especially on minor roads. As a consequence, the fragmentation of wildlife populations will increase dramatically.
Jaarsma, C.F., Langevelde, F., van
core   +3 more sources

AI‐Assisted IoT‐Enabled ECG Monitoring: Integrating Foundational and Generative AI Tools for Sustainable Smart Healthcare—Recent Trends

open access: yesAI &Innovation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rapid evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly advanced the field of electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, enabling real‐time, remote, and patient‐centric cardiac care. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of AI assisted IoT‐based ECG monitoring systems, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies such as ...
Amrita Choudhury   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond Speed Reduction: A Systematic Literature Review of Traffic-Calming Effects on Public Health, Travel Behaviour, and Urban Liveability

open access: yesInfrastructures
Traffic calming has emerged as a key urban strategy to reduce vehicle speeds and mitigate road traffic risks, with increasing recognition of its broader implications for public health, human behaviour, and urban liveability.
Fotios Magkafas   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Protection against traffic noise in urban areas in relation to noise control plans

open access: yesBudownictwo i Architektura, 2014
Exposure to traffic noise belongs to the most harmful impacts affecting people who live in towns. Nearly one third of residents of big towns in Poland suffers from permanent exposure to traffic noise, which may have adverse effects on health.
Janusz Bohatkiewicz
doaj   +1 more source

Simulating the Impact of Traffic Calming Strategies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
This study assessed the impact of traffic calming measures to the speed, travel times and capacity of residential roadways. The study focused on two types of speed tables, speed humps and a raised crosswalk.
Chimba, Deo, Mbuya, Christian
core   +1 more source

Decoding the Pathophysiology of Autoimmune Diseases—Mechanism, Triggers, and Nanotherapeutics: A Review

open access: yesAdvanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
This review highlights how autoimmune diseases arise from intertwined immunological, genetic, and environmental factors, emphasizing gut microbiota dysbiosis as a pivotal driver. It outlines emerging nanotechnology‐based strategies—such as liposomes, hydrogels, and polymeric nanoparticles—that enhance targeted drug delivery, minimize systemic toxicity,
Md. Meraj Ansari   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pedestrian traffic safety and outdoor active play among 10–13 year olds living in a mid-sized city

open access: yesPreventive Medicine Reports, 2018
This cross-sectional study examined the independent and interactive associations between objective and perceived measures of neighborhood pedestrian traffic safety and outdoor active play.
Andrew Nguyen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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