GETTING CLEAR ON FOG-RELATED CRASHES IN TAMPA BAY
This feature presents a four-step process that was employed to evaluate advanced fog-detection technologies and suggest possible strategies to address fog-related incidents in the Tampa Bay, Florida, area. They are meteorological data review, crash-data review, evaluation of fog-detection technologies, and determination of appropriate measures to fog-related incidents in Tampa Bay. Based on the study findings, the investment and installation of fog-detection and warning technology is not warranted at this time, because Tampa Bay has scattered fog and disperse fog-crash locations. Meteorological and crash data failed to document any unique and recurring fog patterns, and results show that fog-related crashes were evenly dispersed throughout the region. However, in the future, it may be appropriate to evaluate some minimal applications of low-level visibility enhancement and warning components on an experimental basis in emerging fog-crash-prone corridors. It is concluded that the best method for mitigating fog-related incidents in Tampa Bay is to mount a strong educational campaign that has been ongoing over the past two fog seasons.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/614107147
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Corporate Authors:
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Washington, DC United States -
Authors:
- Turner, P A
- Pietrzyk, M C
- Publication Date: 2000-2
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 26-31
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Serial:
- ITE Journal
- Volume: 70
- Issue Number: 2
- Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
- ISSN: 0162-8178
- Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Closed circuit television; Cost effectiveness; Countermeasures; Crash locations; Crash rates; Fog; High risk drivers; Incident detection; Meteorology; Road markings; Safety education; Sensors; Technology assessment; Traffic crash victims; Variable message signs; Visibility; Warning devices; Warning systems; Weather stations
- Geographic Terms: Tampa Bay
- Subject Areas: Education and Training; Geotechnology; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00790728
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, ATRI
- Created Date: Apr 26 2000 12:00AM