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Federal Highway Administration
January 2005
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Background
Domestic Intersection Safety Scan Study Goals and Objectives
Study Scope
Intersection Safety Management
Intersection and Safety Data
Intersection Safety Research
Traffic Control Devices at Intersections
Traffic Operations at Intersections
Intersection Geometric Design
Intersection Safety-Oriented Enforcement and Education
Disclaimer
Background
Study Goals and Objectives
Study Scope
Scan Team
Organization of Report
CHAPTER 2. SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY PROCESSES
An Uncompromising Commitment to Safety
Performance Based Safety Systems
Timely and Accurate Crash Data
Distributed Responsibility for Crash Data Entry
Web-Based Safety Data Systems
Spatial Analysis Systems and Analytical Tools
Interagency and Intra-Agency Cooperation
Public-Private Partnerships
CHAPTER 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR MOTORISTS
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signs
Pavement Markings
In-Pavement Lighting System
CHAPTER 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND OTHER DEVICES FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
Pedestrian and Bicycle Crosswalks
Traffic Signals and Signs Related to Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings
Pedestrian Push Buttons, Signal Heads and Other Devices
Automated Detection of Pedestrians Automated Detection of Bicycles
CHAPTER 5. TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
Dallas Left-Turn Display for Left-Turn Lead-Lag Signal Phasing
Flashing Yellow Arrow Displays
Controlling when the Yellow Interval is Displayed
Delayed Onset of Pedestrian Walk Interval
Modified Pedestrian Intervals
Responsive Audible Pedestrian Signals
Activated Extension of Pedestrian Clearance Interval
Variable Red Clearance Interval
Activated Extension of Red Clearance Interval
Traffic Signal Coordination Treatments
CHAPTER 6. GEOMETRIC DESIGN TREATMENTS
Michigan Indirect Left Turns Junction
Intersection Bulb-Out
Road Diets (Conversions of Four-lane Undivided to Three-Lane Cross-Sections)
Median Treatments
Michigan "Loons"
Roundabouts
Mini-Roundabouts
Speed Humps and Speed Tables
Non-Traditional Intersection Geometric Treatments
CHAPTER 7. ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Enforcement Practices
Educational Programs
Intersection Safety Management
Intersection and Safety Data
Intersection and Safety Research
Traffic Control Devices at Intersections
Traffic Operations at Intersections
Intersection Geometric Design
Intersection Safety-Oriented Enforcement and Education
Summary
Disclaimer
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