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Scope: The scope of the committee includes identification of research needs and dissemination of research related to the design, testing, selection, placement, and in-service performance of roadside safety features such as traffic barriers; crash cushions; structural supports for luminaires, signals, and utilities; drainage structures; and other safety features located in the transportation system right-of- way. The scope includes consideration of the impact performance, degree of hazard, environmental factors, and cost-effectiveness that must be considered in the design and use of these features. The primary objective is to aid in the development of roadside safety features that provide cost-effective safety to the traveling public.

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Chair – Dick Albin (FHWA)

Vice-chair – TBD

Subcommittee Chairs

• International Activities – Mike Dreznes (Barrier Systems Inc) and Rod Troutbeck (Troutbeck & Associates)
• Computational Mechanics – Roger Bligh (TTI)
• Positive Protection in Work Zones – Dean Alberson (TTI)

Secretary – Ida van Schalkwyk (Oregon State)

Research Needs Coordinator – Dean Sicking (MwRSF)

Communications Coordinator - G. Stuart Thompson