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Are Dilemma Zone Protection Systems Useful on High Speed Arterials with Signal Coordination? A Case Study

Authors: Bhaven Naik, Justice Appiah, Laurence R. Rilett

Published in: International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research | Issue 2/2020

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This study assessed the potential deployment of Actuated Advance Warning (AAW) systems on arterials where traffic signals are closely spaced and operate in coordinated mode. Traffic microsimulation and surrogate safety analyses were used to assess the potential safety and operational benefits. The results indicated that, on average, there were 30%, 7% and 30% reductions in the number of rear-end, lane change and crossing conflicts when the AAW system was used. The relative productivity of the system – vehicles processed during a specified period revealed more throughput. These findings can be useful guidance to transportations agencies as they consider potential AAW deployments.

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Title: Are Dilemma Zone Protection Systems Useful on High Speed Arterials with Signal Coordination? A Case Study
Authors: Bhaven Naik
Justice Appiah
Laurence R. Rilett
Publication date: 13-08-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 1348-8503
Electronic ISSN: 1868-8659
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13177-019-00193-2

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