Florida Department of

TRANSPORTATION

Office of Policy Planning

1. On the Move: State Strategies for 21st Century Transportation Solutions - This report examines the changing trends reflecting recent policy developments across each of the states through four specific sections, each outlining different approaches.
2. Advancing Technology for America’s Transportation Future - This report examines opportunities to accelerate alternative fuel prospects for passenger and freight transport through 2050 and considers economically competitive ways to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the U.S. transportation sector.
3. Role of Human Factors in Preventing Cargo Tank Truck Rollovers - This report analyzes the causes of the major driver factors contributing to cargo tank truck rollovers and offers safety, management, and communication practices.
4. Toward designing pedestrian-friendly vehicles - This report presents a literature review and provides insights into vehicle designs for improving pedestrian safety.
5. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Wider Edge Line Pavement Markings - This paper reviews the literature surrounding wider edge lines, including describing wider line functionality, safety impacts, and detailing state practices; provides a comparative cost-benefit analysis of wider lines and other common improvements to determine the most cost effective method for reducing fatalities; recommends strategies for state DOTs to increase safety; and suggests a need to revise the MUTCD definitions on marking widths.
6. Miscellaneous Reports
   • Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities - This guideline highlights federal resources rural communities can use to promote economic competitiveness, protect healthy environments, and enhance quality of life.