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Proven Safety Countermeasures - USLIMITS2
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2017-08-01

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Abstract:USLIMITS2 is a free, web-based tool designed to help practitioners assess and establish safe, reasonable, and consistent speed limits for specific segments of roadway. It is applicable to all types of facilities, from rural and local roads and residential streets to urban freeways.
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