A significant number of school bus stop-arm violations occur every day throughout the country. In Minnesota, violation and citation data suggests these incidents are grossly underreported and under…| Crossroads
Pavement markings make travel safer for all road users. However, the material used for retroreflectivity can be slicker than the surrounding pavement. To maximize the safety of bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, MnDOT and local agencies explored the friction values of different marking materials. Project results produced valuable information on relative friction between pavement and marking … Continue reading Evaluating the Friction of Pavement Markings and Colored Pavement→| Crossroads
Automated vehicle (AV) features such as adaptive cruise control could significantly increase driver safety and mobility. But in some circumstances, these features can alter vehicle movement and spacing, and interfere with traffic flow. This project analyzed the integration of varying levels of AVs with human-driven vehicles (HVs) and the impact on ramp meter operations to … Continue reading Impacts of Automated Vehicle Feature Integration→| Crossroads
Compared to traditional intersections, roundabouts have been proven to decrease serious crashes. However, because drivers yield rather than stop upon entering roundabouts and at crosswalks, public concerns about pedestrian and bicyclist safety remain. Research and field evaluations into driver yielding and speed behaviors generated insights to guide local transportation agencies and MnDOT to further enhance … Continue reading Enhancing Safety for Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Roundabouts→| Crossroads
July 16, 20251:00–2:15 p.m. CentralVirtual via Zoom REGISTER Join us as our very own “Roads” Scholars share more about their recent traffic safety research. Presenters from the University of Minnes…| Crossroads
