Research Article

Developing a Low-Cost Safety Improvement Program for Intersections in an Urban Roadway Network: A Case Study

Table 5

Alternate safety countermeasures at a location.

IntersectionCountermeasure option 1Countermeasure option 2Countermeasure option 3

Oxford St. and Smith St.Flashing red stop signsFlashing signalRoundabout
Clay St. and E. Lewis St.Double centerline and stop barsTransverse rumble stripsRoundabout
S. Coliseum Blvd. and E. Pontiac St.Median (delineators)Median (delineator) + warning signageCenterline rumble strips
SR 1 and N. Clinton St.Protected left + all clear phasingDelayed red signalIncrease pavement friction
S. Anthony Blvd. and Chartwell Dr.Dedicated left turn lanesDedicated left turn lane 0.94 s w/No lane DietDedicated left turn lanes (1 approach)
Parnell Ave. and E. California Rd.Install left turn lanesClose the median
W. Rudisill Blvd and Fairfield Ave.PPLT/FYA + all clear phasingIncrease pavement friction + PPLT/FYA + delayed red signal
St. Joe Rd. and St. Joe Ctr. RoadAll clear phasingDelayed red signal + increase pavement frictionIncrease pavement friction
Maplecrest Rd. and Stellhorn Rd.PPLT/FYA + all clearOpposing left turnsIncrease surface friction
Maplecrest Rd. and St. Joe Ctr. RoadProtected left only + all clear phasingProtected left only (PLO)