CMF / CRF Details
CMF ID: 5253
Increase length of signal phases to allow pedestrians more crossing time
Description: An increase in the length of signal phases on the main and/or cross streets so that pedestrians have more time crossing streets.
Prior Condition: Without increase in signal phase length
Category: Intersection traffic control
Study: Safety countermeasures and crash reduction in New York City - Experience and lessons learned, Chen et al., 2013
| Star Quality Rating: |  [View score details] |
| Rating Points Total: | 70 |
| Crash Modification Factor (CMF) | |
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| Value: | 0.89 |
| Adjusted Standard Error: | |
| Unadjusted Standard Error: | 0.11 |
| Crash Reduction Factor (CRF) | |
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| Value: | 11 (This value indicates a decrease in crashes) |
| Adjusted Standard Error: | |
| Unadjusted Standard Error: | 11 |
| Applicability | |
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| Crash Type: | All |
| Crash Severity: | K (fatal),A (serious injury),B (minor injury),C (possible injury) |
| Roadway Types: | Not specified |
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| Crash Weather: | Not specified |
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| Area Type: | Urban |
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| If countermeasure is intersection-based | |
| Intersection Type: | Roadway/roadway (not interchange related) |
| Intersection Geometry: | No values chosen. |
| Traffic Control: | Signalized |
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| Development Details | |
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| Date Range of Data Used: | 1989 to 2008 |
| Municipality: | New York City |
| State: | NY |
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| Type of Methodology Used: | Other before/after |
