Author: Robert W. Stokes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-volume roads
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Effectiveness of Two-way Stop Control at Low-volume Rural Intersections
Author: Robert W. Stokes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-volume roads
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-volume roads
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The Effect of Stop Control on Ultra Low Volume Intersection Safety
Author: Ryan John Tenges
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
It is commonly regarded that the over-use of traffic control devices desensitizes drivers and leads to disrespect, especially for low volume secondary roads with limited enforcement. The maintenance of traffic signs is also a tort liability concern, exacerbated by unnecessary signs. The Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Institute of Transportation Engineer's Traffic Control Devices Handbook provide guidance for the implementation of STOP signs based on expected compliance with right-of-way rules, provision of through traffic flow, context (proximity to other controlled intersections), speed, sight distance, and crash history. The approaches to stop are left to engineering judgment and are usually dependent on traffic volume or functional class/continuity of system. Although presently being considered by the National Committee on Traffic Control Devices, traffic volume is not given as a criterion for implementation in the MUTCD. STOP signs have been installed at many locations for various reasons which no longer meet engineering needs. If in fact the presence of STOP signs does not increase safety, removal should be considered. To date, however, no guidance exists for the removal of STOP signs at two-way stop controlled intersections. The scope of this research is ultra low volume (
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
It is commonly regarded that the over-use of traffic control devices desensitizes drivers and leads to disrespect, especially for low volume secondary roads with limited enforcement. The maintenance of traffic signs is also a tort liability concern, exacerbated by unnecessary signs. The Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Institute of Transportation Engineer's Traffic Control Devices Handbook provide guidance for the implementation of STOP signs based on expected compliance with right-of-way rules, provision of through traffic flow, context (proximity to other controlled intersections), speed, sight distance, and crash history. The approaches to stop are left to engineering judgment and are usually dependent on traffic volume or functional class/continuity of system. Although presently being considered by the National Committee on Traffic Control Devices, traffic volume is not given as a criterion for implementation in the MUTCD. STOP signs have been installed at many locations for various reasons which no longer meet engineering needs. If in fact the presence of STOP signs does not increase safety, removal should be considered. To date, however, no guidance exists for the removal of STOP signs at two-way stop controlled intersections. The scope of this research is ultra low volume (
Analysis of Rural Intersection Accidents Caused by Stop Sign Violation and Failure to Yield the Right-of-way
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the factors that contribute to accidents caused by failure to stop and failure to yield the right-of-way at rural two-way stop-controlled intersections on the state highway system, and (2) determine what traffic control devices or other measures could be effective in reducing the frequency of these accidents. The results of this study (and previous studies) suggest that disregard for Stop signs and other traffic control devices is not the primary cause of accidents at rural two-way stop-controlled intersections. The majority of the accidents appear to be due to drivers who enter the major roadway and do not (or cannot) accelerate quickly enough to avoid being struck by major roadway vehicles.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The objectives of this study were to (1) identify the factors that contribute to accidents caused by failure to stop and failure to yield the right-of-way at rural two-way stop-controlled intersections on the state highway system, and (2) determine what traffic control devices or other measures could be effective in reducing the frequency of these accidents. The results of this study (and previous studies) suggest that disregard for Stop signs and other traffic control devices is not the primary cause of accidents at rural two-way stop-controlled intersections. The majority of the accidents appear to be due to drivers who enter the major roadway and do not (or cannot) accelerate quickly enough to avoid being struck by major roadway vehicles.
Guidelines for Removal of Traffic Control Devices in Rural Areas
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
It is commonly regarded that the overuse of traffic control devices desensitizes drivers and leads to disrespect, especially for low-volume secondary roads with limited enforcement. The maintenance of traffic signs is also a tort liability concern, exacerbated by unnecessary signs. The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Traffic Control Devices Handbook provide guidance for the implementation of STOP signs based on expected compliance with right-of-way rules, provision of through traffic flow, context (proximity to other controlled intersections), speed, sight distance, and crash history. The approach(es) to stop is left to engineering judgment and is usually dependent on traffic volume or functional class/continuity of system. Although presently being considered by the National Committee on Traffic Control Devices, traffic volume itself is not given as a criterion for implementation in the MUTCD. STOP signs have been installed at many locations for various reasons which no longer (or perhaps never) met engineering needs. If in fact the presence of STOP signs does not increase safety, removal should be considered. To date, however, no guidance exists for the removal of STOP signs at two-way stop-controlled intersections. The scope of this research is ultra-low-volume (
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
It is commonly regarded that the overuse of traffic control devices desensitizes drivers and leads to disrespect, especially for low-volume secondary roads with limited enforcement. The maintenance of traffic signs is also a tort liability concern, exacerbated by unnecessary signs. The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Traffic Control Devices Handbook provide guidance for the implementation of STOP signs based on expected compliance with right-of-way rules, provision of through traffic flow, context (proximity to other controlled intersections), speed, sight distance, and crash history. The approach(es) to stop is left to engineering judgment and is usually dependent on traffic volume or functional class/continuity of system. Although presently being considered by the National Committee on Traffic Control Devices, traffic volume itself is not given as a criterion for implementation in the MUTCD. STOP signs have been installed at many locations for various reasons which no longer (or perhaps never) met engineering needs. If in fact the presence of STOP signs does not increase safety, removal should be considered. To date, however, no guidance exists for the removal of STOP signs at two-way stop-controlled intersections. The scope of this research is ultra-low-volume (
Mitigating Crashes at High-risk Rural Intersections with Two-way Stop Control
Author: Eugene Russell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A previous K-TRAN study of crashes at eight rural intersections of state highways and local roads/streets with two-way stop control (Stokes, et. al. 2000) determined that there was nothing wrong with design, signing or sight distances. The real problem was likely poor judgment by the stopped driver on the minor approach of the speed of an oncoming vehicle and/or safe gap in traffic on the major highway. Since then, several mitigation strategies have been suggested, from studies in other states and some relatively simple and low-cost, e.g., a variable-message display to give the stopped driver the speed of an approaching vehicle. Several other strategies have also been suggested. These other strategies found in literature reviews are reviewed in the following sections of this report. There are also several low-cost techniques used, mostly in foreign countries, to slow drivers on major highways as they enter small towns and villages, e.g., narrowing pavement lines, establishing visual gateways, etc. Lowered speeds would decrease crash severity. This study investigated options and field test one or more of the most promising. It can be concluded that both the solar speed display units and mobile speed trailers used on this study were effective in reducing speeds at the desired points. In regard to the colored pavement sections and the optical speed bars it cannot be concluded that they were effective; however, there were some mixed results and the optical speed bar data analysis on US- 24 in Douglas County near Midland Junction indicated that there is a possibility that they could be effective. Additional studies, and longer term studies, should be conducted.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A previous K-TRAN study of crashes at eight rural intersections of state highways and local roads/streets with two-way stop control (Stokes, et. al. 2000) determined that there was nothing wrong with design, signing or sight distances. The real problem was likely poor judgment by the stopped driver on the minor approach of the speed of an oncoming vehicle and/or safe gap in traffic on the major highway. Since then, several mitigation strategies have been suggested, from studies in other states and some relatively simple and low-cost, e.g., a variable-message display to give the stopped driver the speed of an approaching vehicle. Several other strategies have also been suggested. These other strategies found in literature reviews are reviewed in the following sections of this report. There are also several low-cost techniques used, mostly in foreign countries, to slow drivers on major highways as they enter small towns and villages, e.g., narrowing pavement lines, establishing visual gateways, etc. Lowered speeds would decrease crash severity. This study investigated options and field test one or more of the most promising. It can be concluded that both the solar speed display units and mobile speed trailers used on this study were effective in reducing speeds at the desired points. In regard to the colored pavement sections and the optical speed bars it cannot be concluded that they were effective; however, there were some mixed results and the optical speed bar data analysis on US- 24 in Douglas County near Midland Junction indicated that there is a possibility that they could be effective. Additional studies, and longer term studies, should be conducted.
Accident Mitigation Guide for Congested Rural Two-lane Highways
Author: Kay Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309066242
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309066242
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Traffic Control Devices at Two-way Stop-controlled Intersections
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Right of way (Traffic regulations)
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Right of way (Traffic regulations)
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Stop Control Effectiveness as Related to Volume and Sight Distance
Author: John Michael Mounce
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Handbook of Traffic Control Practices for Low Volume Rural Roads
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-volume roads
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Low-volume roads
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Design and Traffic Control Guidelines for Low-volume Rural Roads
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Highway research
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Highway research
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description