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TRC2105 - Innovative Countermeasures to Deter Wrong-Way Driving

项目名称：	TRC2105 - Innovative Countermeasures to Deter Wrong-Way Driving
摘要：	Wrong-way driving (WWD) crashes are largely random events scattered throughout the State’s Interstate and freeway system. Despite a traffic safety project completed in 2017 that installed enhanced ground mounted signing at exit ramps, WWD crashes continue to take lives on Arkansas Interstates and freeways. Innovative countermeasures to deter WWD are being tested by other transportation agencies, with some methods showing promise. New devices include WWD event-activated flashing beacons and signs, directional rumble strips, video detection, driver alerts, and sometimes enforcement alerts. This research will analyze WWD crashes in Arkansas and test innovative countermeasures at selected test locations on ARDOT Interstates. The objectives of this research are to identify potential contributing factors to wrong-way entry onto freeways and Interstates; and to determine effective countermeasures that can be implemented in a cost-effective manner. To accomplish these objectives, first, existing crash data will be analyzed, possible countermeasures will be identified, and efforts of other states will be reviewed. Next, equipment will be selected to test on Arkansas Interstates, locations identified, and field-testing begun. The WWD countermeasures will be studied through the research and implementation periods.
状态：	Active
资金：	$249,864
资助组织：	Federal Highway Administration<==>Arkansas Department of Transportation
项目负责人：	Romano, Kim
执行机构：	Arkansas Department of Transportation
开始时间：	20200825
预计完成日期：	20220630
主题领域：	Design；Highways；Safety and Human Factors