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Light Rail Vehicle Collisions with Vehicles at Signalized Intersections (2008) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 33-37

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... Transit agencies have approached the LRV–motor vehicle collision problem using a variety of different countermeasures, including physical barriers, traffic signs, traffic signal displays, signal phasing, pavement treatments and markings, education, and enforcement. The most effective means of mitigating collisions between LRVs and motor vehicles at signalized intersections is to physically separate LRV and motor vehicle movements by CHAPTER FIVE CONCLUSIONS
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... Despite the efforts put forth by transit agencies and city and county traffic engineering departments, collisions between LRVs and motor vehicles at signalized intersections continue to occur, and agencies continue to seek out innovative counterPossible Cause Possible Engineering Counterm easures Signs do not convey to mo torists why they are not allowed to turn. Install LRV-activated train-approaching warning signs to provide additional inform ation to drivers about why they are not allowed to turn and the consequences of ma king an illegal left turn against the traffic signal.
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... Use green arrow aspects on traffic signal heads instead of green ball and redundant turn-prohibition signs. Provide lane-use markings in individual lanes on the approach to signalized intersections.
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... Install train-approaching warning signs. Install active TRAIN COMING educational plaque below the turn-prohibition signs.
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... Install in-roadway lights. Install LRV-activated train-approaching warning signs on cross-street approach (showing side-view/profile of LRV)
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  • traffic regulations
  • motor vehicles
  • red signal
  • transit agencies

  • signalized intersections
  • signal indication
  • public education
  • control devices
  • traffic signal

  • lrvs approaching
  • positive guidance
  • drivers run
  • signal mast
  • traffic control

  • leading left
  • mast arm
  • signal displays
  • mitigating risky
  • violate active

  • prohibition signs
  • pavement markings
  • motor vehicle
  • signal phase
  • telephone interviews

  • arrow aspects
  • allowable movements
  • vehicle movements
  • illegal left
  • red lights


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