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Effectiveness of traffic light vs. boom barrier controls at road-rail level crossings: A simulator study

Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6967139 Accident Analysis & Prevention 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Driver behavior assessed at simulated level crossings. ► Active controls were more effective than passive (stop sign) controls. ► No additional safety benefits provided by traffic lights over flashing lights with boom barriers.
Keywords
Road safetyRail safetyDriving simulator
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Effectiveness of traffic light vs. boom barrier controls at road-rail level crossings: A simulator study
Authors
Christina M. Rudin-Brown, Michael G. Lenné, Jessica Edquist, Jordan Navarro,
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