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Stop–Controlled Intersections

Numerous safety strategies are available for stop–controlled intersections, including low–cost countermeasures that can be installed systemically and higher–cost geometric design options.

In fact, Systemic Application of Multiple Low–Cost Countermeasures for Stop–Controlled Intersections is a Proven Safety Countermeasure that can reduce injury and fatal crashes by 10 percent.

On this web page, learn about successful stop–controlled intersection safety strategies and methods for implementation.

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Connections to Other Transportation Safety Topics

Image sources: About Intersection Safety: MoDOT, FLKR, licensed under CC BY 2.0.; Safe System Intersections: deberarr, iStock/Getty Images Plus; Intersection Control Evaluation: CreativeNature_nl, and smolaw11, iStock/Getty Images Plus; Stop–Controlled Intersections: James Andrews, iStock/Getty Images; Corridor Access Management: FHWA; Roundabouts: FHWA; Crossover Intersections: FHWA; Reduced Left–Turn Conflict Intersections: FHWA; Signalized Intersections: FHWA; Other Intersection Designs: NCDOT
Page last modified on March 12, 2021
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