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NEW Interactive Guide to Natchez Mississippi and the 9th National Conference on Access Management. This biennial conference is designed for planners, engineers, non-profit organizations, and public officials interested in a sustainable approach to improving roadway safety and efficiency. Focusing on the Key to Economic Vitality, the conference will offer a wide range of presentation topics that capture the broad realm of access management principles, state-of-the-art practices, policies, and state DOT/ local government coordination.
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Animated Principles Access management is much more than driveway regulation. It is the systematic control of the location, spacing, design and operation of driveways, median openings, interchanges, and street connections. See this animation to learn more about the 10 principles of access management.	FHWA Video and Primer This primer will address questions you may have about access management and its effect on business activity and the local economy. It focuses on economic concerns that may arise in response to proposed access changes or policies, including potential impacts on business activity, freight and deliveries, parking for customers, and property or resale value of affected property. View YouTube video on-line \| Request a copy on DVD! \| Read primer
2008 Conference Proceedings On-Line The 8th Conference on Access Management was held in Baltimore MD July 13-26, 2008. The conference proceedings are available on-line. See and hear the Audio/Visual presentations from the 2006 conference.	What is Access Management? Access Management seeks to limit and consolidate access along major roadways, while promoting a supporting street system and unified access and circulation systems for development. The result is a roadway that functions safely and efficiently for its useful life, and a more attractive corridor. The goals of access management are accomplished by applying 10 principles. The importance of access management Elements of a comprehensive program
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Safety Assessment of Interchange Spacing on Urban Freeways FHWA-HRT-07-031 PDF Version Traffic Performance of Three Typical Designs of New Jersey Jughandle Intersections FHWA-HRT-07-032 Web Link PDF Version Synthesis of the Median U-Turn Intersection Treatment, Safety, and Operational Benefits FHWA-HRT-07-033 Web Link PDF Version Last updated January 6, 2010	The Access Management Committee will continually strive to increase the awareness and use of access management. Scope The committee will share the latest knowledge, expertise and experience to facilitate leadership and partnerships to advance the state-of-the-practice in access management and its integration into established planning, policy and design processes.
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