TIMING TRAFFIC SIGNAL CHANGE INTERVALS BASED ON DRIVER BEHAVIOR

Driver behavior to traffic signal change intervals (yellow plus all-red) was evaluated by using the data collected from timelapse cameras at seven sites. In particular, signal change interval timing was examined as a function of driver response characteristics involving speed, distance, and time to reach the stop line. Driver-selected yellow response time and deceleration rates were analyzed. New perception and brake reaction time of 1.2 sec with a 10.5 ft/sec per sec deceleration rate for level grade is suggested. The potential use of a constant yellow interval of 4.5 sec is discussed. In addition, a new method is presented to determine an all-red interval.

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• Authors:
  • Chang, Myung-soon
  • Messer, Carroll J
  • Santiago, Alberto J
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 20-30
• Monograph Title: DRIVER INFORMATION NEEDS AND VISIBILITY OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1027
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Deceleration; Drivers; Reaction time; Red interval (Traffic signal cycle); Traffic signal timing; Yellow interval (Traffic signal cycle)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Driver reaction
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00457429
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309039185
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-040 068
• Files: HSL, TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM