Study Details

Study Title: Crash Reductions Related to Traffic Signal Removal in Philadelphia

Authors: Persaud et al.

Publication Date: 1997

Abstract:

Study Citation: Persaud, B., Hauer, E., Retting, R. A., Vallurupalli, R., and Mucsi, K., "Crash Reductions Related to Traffic Signal Removal in Philadelphia." Accident Analysis and Prevention, Vol. 29, No. 6, Oxford, N.Y., Pergamon Press, (1997) pp. 803-810.

CMFs Associated With This Study

Category: Intersection traffic control

Countermeasure: Remove unwarranted signal (one-lane, one-way streets, excluding major arterials)

CMF	CRF(%)	Quality	Crash Type	Crash Severity	Roadway Type	Area Type
0.76^[B]	24		Angle,Left turn,Right turn	All	Not Specified	Urban

0.71^[I]	29		Rear end	All	Not Specified	Urban

0.82^[I]	18		Vehicle/pedestrian	All	Not Specified	Urban

0.76^[B]	24		All	All	Not specified	Not specified

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Study Details

CMFs Associated With This Study

Category: Intersection traffic control