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Add flashing green to signalized intersection

Countermeasure ID: 10099

Description: This is one of the countermeasures to dilemma zone by adding a few seconds of flashing green phase to the signal before facilitate stop/go maneuvers.

Prior Condition: No Prior Condition(s)

Category: Intersection traffic control

Study: Safety Effectiveness Evaluation of Flashing Green Light at Urban Intersections, Valencia-Alaix et al., 2019

 
Star Quality Rating:Cannot Be Rated (Insufficient Information)
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Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
Value:0.77
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Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)
Value:23  (This value indicates a decrease in crashes)
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Applicability
Crash Type:All
Crash Severity:O (property damage only)
Roadway Types:Not specified
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Area Type:Urban
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Time of Day:Not specified
If countermeasure is intersection-based
Intersection Type:Roadway/roadway (not interchange related)
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Traffic Control:Signalized
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Development Details
Date Range of Data Used:2009 to 2016
Municipality:Medellin
State:notusa
Country:Colombia
Type of Methodology Used:Other before/after
Sample Size (sites):85 sites before, 85 sites after
Sample Size (site-years):680 site-years before, 680 site-years after
Other Details
Included in Highway Safety Manual?No
Date Added to Clearinghouse:Jul 26, 2019
Comments:CMF reported here is based on limited information from extended abstract.

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