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Entry Speed of Vehicle Running Yellow Light at Signalized Intersection in Harbin, China

  • School of Transportation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Kunming University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

A few studies have proposed the notion of deploying automated speed photo enforcement at signalized intersections to deter drivers from intentionally running yellow lights. An appropriate speed limit is the critical determinant for automated speed photo enforcement, but this has rarely been explored. Hence, this study attempts to investigate the speeds of vehicles entering the intersection after yellow onset. Data used for the analysis were collected via field observation from eleven high-speed signalized intersections in Harbin, China. Statistical hypothesis testing was performed. The results show that entry speeds are lower than the posted speed limit and follow normal distribution with a unimodal curve. The posted speed limit, through lane number, land position and width, vehicle type, peak period, and free flow condition significantly impact entry speed. These findings imply that setting up a speed limit for preventing deliberately violating yellow light should consider the entry speed and its influential factors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCICTP 2015 - Efficient, Safe, and Green Multimodal Transportation - Proceedings of the 15th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals
EditorsXuedong Yan, Yu Zhang, Yafeng Yin
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages2961-2972
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9780784479292
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event15th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals: Efficient, Safe, and Green Multimodal Transportation, CICTP 2015 - Beijing, China
Duration: 24 Jul 201527 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameCICTP 2015 - Efficient, Safe, and Green Multimodal Transportation - Proceedings of the 15th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals

Conference

Conference15th COTA International Conference of Transportation Professionals: Efficient, Safe, and Green Multimodal Transportation, CICTP 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period24/07/1527/07/15

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