Evaluation of alternative intersection treatments at rural crossroads using simulation software.

DISCUSSION: The findings have implications for understanding the role of speed in crashes and hence the design of effective countermeasures. Simulation software, validated using real-world data, provides a cost-effective means of evaluating alternative intersection treatments for rural intersections. Scaled up, implementing these treatments would have significant safety benefits and reduce the road trauma currently associated with rural roads.
PMID: 30557079 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Traffic Injury Prevention - December 17, 2018 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Peiris S, Corben B, Nieuwesteeg M, Gabler HC, Morris A, Bowman D, Lenné MG, Fitzharris M Tags: Traffic Inj Prev Source Type: research