Are Pedestrians Safe at Right‐Turn‐On‐Red Intersections?
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 1
Abstract
The permission of right‐turn‐on‐red (RTOR) at signalized intersections has operational, fuel consumption and air quality benefits but poses safety hazards, especially for pedestrians. A review and analysis of this pedestrian safety problem suggests a set of countermeasures including engineering (e.g., geometric design, signalization, signing, marking, prohibition, and visibility improvements), educational, and enforcement countermeasures to alleviate the problem.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 1 • January 1985
Pages: 1 - 16
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Copyright © 1985 ASCE.
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Published online: Jan 1, 1985
Published in print: Jan 1985
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