Establishing a Repeatable Method for Presenting Non-Traditional Traffic Treatments to Maximize Stakeholder Support Status: CompleteReport Date: 09/26/2023 Summary: Always on the lookout for ways to increase safety for all road users, Minnesota’s city and county engineers are keen to implement strategies that can reduce the severity of crashes. But often these lesser-known innovations are met with resistance from a skeptical public, resulting in project delays, additional costs and lost lives. Across the country, the Restricted Crossing U-turn, commonly called a J-cut or J-turn, has demonstrated overwhelming success as a safer alternative to traditional intersections on four-lane divided highways. More than a dozen of these nontraditional intersections are already installed in Minnesota. Data show they decrease severe crashes and fatalities by as much as 70%. Despite this finding, the J-CUT can be a hard sell for local public transportation agencies. This research gives agencies the tools and guidance needed to broaden stakeholder support of J-CUTs and increase implementation across the state. Final Deliverables: Report #2022-31 Research Summary Related Materials: Evaluation of Driver Navigational Errors and Acceptance of a Simulated J-Turn Intersection - (News/Publication Article) Increasing Support for Innovative Traffic Solutoins - (Blog Post) Presentation Materials: Understanding Driver Acceptance of Restricted Crossing U-turn Intersections - (Other) CTS Seminar: Understanding Driver Acceptance of Restricted Crossing U-turn Intersections - (Video/Webinar) Impact of Simulation on Road User Acceptance of Restricted Crossing U-Turns - (News/Publication Article) Related Research:
