Study Details

Study Title: Making Intersections Safer: A Toolbox of Engineering Countermeasures to Reduce Red-Light Running

Authors: McGee et al.

Publication Date: 2002

Abstract:

Study Citation: McGee, H., W., FHWA and Institute of Transportation Engineers, "Making Intersections Safer: A Toolbox of Engineering Countermeasures to Reduce Red-Light Running." FHWA/TX-03/4027-2, Texas Transportation Institute, (2002)

CMFs Associated With This Study

Category: Intersection traffic control

Countermeasure: Convert signal from pedestal-mounted to mast arm

CMF	CRF(%)	Quality	Crash Type	Crash Severity	Roadway Type	Area Type
0.75	25		All	All	Not specified

0.71	29		All	All	Not specified

0.37	63		Angle	All	Not specified

Countermeasure: Install additional signal head (to have one over each approach lane)

CMF	CRF(%)	Quality	Crash Type	Crash Severity	Roadway Type	Area Type
0.54	46		Angle	All	Not specified	Urban

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Study Details

CMFs Associated With This Study

Category: Intersection traffic control