Citation

Chang MS, Messer CJ, Santiago AJ. Transp. Res. Rec. 1985; 1027: 20-30.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

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Abstract

Driver behavior to traffic signal change intervals (yellow plus all-red) was evaluated by using the data collected from timelapse cameras at seven sites. In particular, signal change interval timing was examined as a function of driver response characteristics involving speed, distance, and time to reach the stop line. Driver-selected yellow response time and deceleration rates were analyzed. New perception and brake reaction time of 1.2 sec with a 10.5 ft/sec per sec deceleration rate for level grade is suggested. The potential use of a constant yellow interval of 4.5 sec is discussed. In addition, a new method is presented to determine an all-red interval.

Record URL:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1985/1027/1027-005.pdf

Language: en

Keywords

TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS; ROADS AND STREETS - Intersections; AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS; HIGHWAY SYSTEMS - Right of Way; HUMAN ENGINEERING - Behavioral Research; PROBABILITY