Development, Evaluation and Application of Left Turn Signal Warrants

Development, Evaluation and Application of Left Turn Signal Warrants
Author: Jonathan Upchurch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1991
Genre: Electronic traffic controls
ISBN:

This study dealt with five types of left turn signal phasing: permissive, leading exclusive, lagging exclusive, leading exclusive/permissive, and lagging exclusive/permissive. The objectives of this research project were to: (1) develop a research work plan to conduct a statistically valid study for the development of numerical warrants for left turn movements; and (2) prepare a database of available information on signalized intersections and select the intersections to be used in the future study. This report describes the database of Arizona signalized intersections created in this project, the findings on left turn accident rates for different types of left turn phasing (using a nonrandom sample), and results of a validation study of the TEXAS computer simulation model. It also presents a research work plan for a future research project.

Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation

Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation
Author: Neville A. Stanton
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1132
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319416820

This book discusses the latest advances in research and development, design, operation and analysis of transportation systems and their complementary infrastructures. It reports on both theories and case studies on road and rail, aviation and maritime transportation. The book covers a wealth of topics, from accident analysis, vehicle intelligent control, and human-error and safety issues to next-generation transportation systems, model-based design methods, simulation and training techniques, and many more. A special emphasis is given to smart technologies and automation in transport, as well as to user-centered, ergonomic and sustainable design of transport systems. The book, which is based on the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Human Factors in Transportation, held on July 27-31, 2016, in Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA, mainly addresses transportation system designers, industrial designers, human-computer interaction researchers, civil and control engineers, as well as vehicle system engineers. Moreover, it represents a timely source of information for transportation policy-makers and social scientists dealing with traffic safety, management, and sustainability issues in transport.