Evaluation of Michigan’s engineering improvements for older drivers.

Kwigizile, Valerian; Oh, Jun-Seok; Van Houten, Ron; Prieto, Diana; Boateng, Richard; Rodriguez, Lusanni; Ceifetz, Andrew; Yassin, Joyce; Bagdade, Jeffrey; Andridge, Patrick

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Evaluation of Michigan’s engineering improvements for older drivers.

2015-09-01
By Kwigizile, Valerian ; Oh, Jun-Seok ; Van Houten, Ron

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Kwigizile, Valerian ; Oh, Jun-Seok ; Van Houten, Ron ; Prieto, Diana ; Boateng, Richard ; Rodriguez, Lusanni ; Ceifetz, Andrew ; Yassin, Joyce ; Bagdade, Jeffrey ; Andridge, Patrick
Corporate Creators:

Western Michigan University. Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities
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RC 1636
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Michigan
Corporate Publisher:

Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research Administration
Abstract:

In 2004, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) began a comprehensive program ; to implement engineering countermeasures to address the needs of older drivers. The ; countermeasures included the use of Clearview Font on Guide Signs (freeway and non-freeway), ; installation of Box Span signals, installation of pedestrian countdown signals, use of Fluorescent ; Yellow Sheeting on warning signs, and use of arrow-per-lane on guide signs. This study aimed ; at evaluating safety benefits of the selected countermeasures. Evaluation was performed through ; a perception survey of Michigan drivers and analysis of crash data. Safety Performance ; Functions (SPF) for these improvements were developed as part of the study. Crash ; Modification Factors (CMF) for each countermeasure were developed through the before-after ; analysis of crash data. Finally, the benefit cost analysis of each countermeasure was performed ; and is documented in this report.
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2013-0069
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