Improving traffic signal operations : a primer.

Author(s)
Morales, J.M.
Year
Abstract

This report describes how some relatively simple, low-cost adjustments to a traffic signal system can reduce traffic congestion and lead to big payoffs in time savings, environmental benefits, and safety. The report is organised in the following seven chapters: (1) Traffic Signals: Tools for Improving Safety and Traffic Flow; (2) Simple Strategies with Big Payoffs; (3) How Traffic Signals Work; (4) When Is a Signal Needed?; (5) Traffic Signal Maintenance; (6) Legal Aspects; and (7) Funding Traffic Signal Improvements. (A)

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Library number
20011437 ST [electronic version only]
Source

Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of Transportation DOT, Federal Highway Administration FHWA, 1995, 16 p., 15 ref.; FHWA-SA-96-007

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