TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1985//
TI  - Safety evaluation of a flashing-green light in a traffic signal
JO  - Traffic engineering and control
A1  - Mahalel, David
A1  - Zaidel, D. M.
SP  - 79
EP  - 81
VL  - 26
IS  - 2
N2  - This paper presents an analysis of the conditions at an intersection during the change of the green light to amber and red. On the basis of engineering assumptions, two zones - a dilemma zone and option zone - are defined. An indecision zone, based on behavioral considerations, is also defined. In consideration of these zones, the paper evaluates a particular 'end of green, warning of a three-second flashing green just prior to the amber light. It is shown that flashing green light increases the length of the indecision zone and consequently increases the probability for rear-end collisions. This conclusion is supported by accident data.<p />
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SN  - 0041-0683
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -