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Traffic Conflict Studies Before and After Introduction of Red-Light Running Photo Enforcement in Maine.
| 题名： | Traffic Conflict Studies Before and After Introduction of Red-Light Running Photo Enforcement in Maine. |
| 作者： | GARDER, P. |
| 关键词： | TRAFFIC DATA ANALYSIS; TRAFFIC SAFETY |
| 摘要： | Red-light running is a major safety concern in Maine. It can probably best be reduced by enforcement. This pilot study uses crash data, traffic conflict data, video and field observations of behavior to evaluate the potential effectiveness of photo enforcement in Lewiston and Auburn in Maine. The intent of the pilot study was to demonstrate the need for photo enforcement, to show that it can work in Maine, and to help the legislators make informed, educated decisions on legislation affecting this program, which may include a shift in policy to allow photo-enforcement activities. The ultimate purpose of the activity is to improve safety at intersections, thereby reducing fatalities and injuries. Five signalized intersections in Lewiston-Auburn were outfitted with photographic equipment in the pilot study, which was funded by the Federal Highway Administration, Maine Department of Transportation and the Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center. The equipment vendor operated and maintained the equipment, and viewed photographic images to insure quality. The respective Lewiston or Auburn police departments reviewed each potential violation to determine whether a red light violation had occurred, and issued warning letters to the registered vehicle owners of the offending vehicles. The police were conservative when determining if a red light violation had occurred - likely more violation warning letters could have been issued. Even with some periods with the systems inoperable and the conservative approach, over 4,600 warning letters were issued during the six-month pilot project, resulting in an average of over 5 violations per day for each intersection, proving that red light running is indeed a major problem. |
| 报告类型： | 科技报告 |
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