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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blocking the box
1, record 1, English, blocking%20the%20box
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- box blocking 2, record 1, English, box%20blocking
correct
- box-blocking 3, record 1, English, box%2Dblocking
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a driver enters an intersection and is unable to travel all the way through, they prevent cross traffic movement, and endanger other travelers by blocking crosswalks and bike lanes. In other words, blocking the box is unsafe, illegal and causes traffic congestion. 4, record 1, English, - blocking%20the%20box
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- interblocage
1, record 1, French, interblocage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'engager dans une intersection déjà saturée de véhicules lorsque le feu est vert est une pratique illégale et dangereuse que commettent beaucoup d'automobilistes aux heures de pointe, au point où le [service de police] multiplie les interventions contre ce phénomène qu'on appelle l'interblocage. 2, record 1, French, - interblocage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-05-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Road Traffic
- Road Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- curb extension
1, record 2, English, curb%20extension
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- curb bulb 2, record 2, English, curb%20bulb
correct
- curb bulge 3, record 2, English, curb%20bulge
correct
- bulbout 4, record 2, English, bulbout
correct
- bulb-out 5, record 2, English, bulb%2Dout
correct
- neckdown 6, record 2, English, neckdown
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Curb bulbs extend the sidewalk into the street, reducing the time and distance it takes a pedestrian to cross. Curb bulbs can also prevent drivers from parking in front of crosswalks or blocking curb ramps. The visibility between drivers and pedestrians is also improved with curb bulbs because pedestrians are brought farther out into the street, making crossing locations more recognizable. 7, record 2, English, - curb%20extension
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curb extension: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 8, record 2, English, - curb%20extension
Record 2, Key term(s)
- kerb extension
- kerb bulb
- kerb bulge
- neck down
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Circulation routière
- Sécurité routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avancée de trottoir
1, record 2, French, avanc%C3%A9e%20de%20trottoir
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- saillie de trottoir 2, record 2, French, saillie%20de%20trottoir
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une saillie de trottoir est un prolongement du trottoir à l'intersection pour rendre les piétons plus visibles et diminuer leur exposition aux collisions en y réduisant la distance [du passage pour piétons.] Une saillie de trottoir peut aussi être utilisée pour réduire la largeur ou le nombre de voies de circulation. 2, record 2, French, - avanc%C3%A9e%20de%20trottoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avancée de trottoir : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 2, French, - avanc%C3%A9e%20de%20trottoir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación urbana
- Tránsito vial
- Seguridad vial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acera ensanchada en la esquina
1, record 2, Spanish, acera%20ensanchada%20en%20la%20esquina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trailers and Hauling
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automatic trailer back-up alarm system
1, record 3, English, automatic%20trailer%20back%2Dup%20alarm%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hendrickson has unveiled an automatic trailer back-up alarm system for improved awareness of backward vehicle movement in areas of limited maneuverability and visibility.... With rearward trailer movement, the system activates a loud warning sound to help alert bystanders and other drivers in areas such as congested dock operations and near crosswalks and walkways that the vehicle is moving in reverse. A wheel-end direction sensor reads the ABS tone ring activating the alarm, a 97-decibel repeating pound pulse, after one-half of a reverse revolution of the tire. The alarm ceases two seconds after the trailer stops or immediately upon any forward movement. 1, record 3, English, - automatic%20trailer%20back%2Dup%20alarm%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Remorques et remorquage
- Camionnage
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alarme de recul pour remorque
1, record 3, French, alarme%20de%20recul%20pour%20remorque
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système vise à augmenter la sécurité lorsque les poids lourds doivent être manœuvrés dans des endroits où circulent de nombreuses personnes et autres camions. Connectée au système ABS, l'alarme se met en marche dès qu'elle détecte un demi-tour de roue vers l'arrière et émet un signal de 97 décibels. L'alarme s'arrête deux secondes après que la remorque soit immobilisée ou dès l'instant où elle bouge vers l'avant. 1, record 3, French, - alarme%20de%20recul%20pour%20remorque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Road Design
- Road Traffic
- Road Safety
- Urban Planning
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- raised intersection
1, record 4, English, raised%20intersection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- raised junction 2, record 4, English, raised%20junction
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intersection – including crosswalks – constructed at a higher elevation than the adjacent roadways. 3, record 4, English, - raised%20intersection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
raised junction: term proposed by the World Road Association. 4, record 4, English, - raised%20intersection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conception des voies de circulation
- Circulation routière
- Sécurité routière
- Aménagement urbain
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carrefour surélevé
1, record 4, French, carrefour%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- plateau surélevé 2, record 4, French, plateau%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carrefour surélevé : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la Route. 3, record 4, French, - carrefour%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1990-11-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- elevation change
1, record 5, English, elevation%20change
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- level change 2, record 5, English, level%20change
correct
- grade change 2, record 5, English, grade%20change
correct
- change in grade 2, record 5, English, change%20in%20grade
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
walls may be incorporated into a site development as part of an elevation change .... 2, record 5, English, - elevation%20change
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
At the site scale, landform may encompass ... elevation changes via steps and ramps .... 3, record 5, English, - elevation%20change
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
... planters may ... help create or hide level changes .... 2, record 5, English, - elevation%20change
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Lights should be placed at intersections, crosswalks and grade changes.... 2, record 5, English, - elevation%20change
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 CONT
... ramps are recommended to overcome grade changes at curbs and building entrances. 2, record 5, English, - elevation%20change
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 6 CONT
In general, parking areas should be screened from driveways and private spaces; this can be accomplished by making use of earth berms, vegetation, changes in grade, walls and fences. 2, record 5, English, - elevation%20change
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- changement de niveau
1, record 5, French, changement%20de%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les circulations ... peuvent nécessiter des escaliers pour faire face à des changements de niveau. 1, record 5, French, - changement%20de%20niveau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-02-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mass Transit
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pedestrian facilities
1, record 6, English, pedestrian%20facilities
plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pedestrian facilities include the sidewalks, crosswalks and traffic control features on streets and the special walkways found on some portions of freeway right-of-way. Also, they are parts of bus stops and other loading areas. 1, record 6, English, - pedestrian%20facilities
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transports en commun
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- infrastructure piétonnière 1, record 6, French, infrastructure%20pi%C3%A9tonni%C3%A8re
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- aménagement piétonnier 1, record 6, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20pi%C3%A9tonnier
- aménagement piéton 1, record 6, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20pi%C3%A9ton
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Infrastructure piétonnière...[En raison des dangers auxquels sont exposés] les piétons, on tend de plus en plus à leur procurer une infrastructure spécifique, différente de celle des véhicules. La ségrégation verticale obtenue par des passages ou des galeries en souterrain... constitue probablement la solution idéale. [Il y a aussi] la ségrégation dans le temps telle que le réalisent les feux de circulation... 1, record 6, French, - infrastructure%20pi%C3%A9tonni%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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