Rural Intersection Enhancement and Driver Behavior Study

Summary:

This work builds on past work with driver behavior at intersections. The study will use a mixed-methods approach to experimentally manipulate J-turn intersections and undivided, thru-STOP intersection markings and signage in a driving simulation and validate J-turn driver behavior findings in a field observation of a newly constructed J-turn intersection. The goal of the work is to provide design guidance for markings and signage at thru-STOP intersections to support driver decision making and safe crossing behaviors.

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Related Materials:

• New Project: Rural Intersection Enhancement and Driver Behavior Study  (Blog Post)

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Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator:  Nichole Morris

Co-Principal Investigator:  Katelyn Schwieters

Technical Liaison:  Victor Lund

Project Coordinator:  Marcus Bekele

Panel Members: 
Andrew Witter - Sherburne County
Derek Leuer - Traffic Engineering
Michal Hanson - Mower County Public Works
Peter Easterlund - University of Minnesota
Tanja Mattonen - St. Louis County Public Works - Engineer