Upgrade Lighting to LED
Variable Speed Limits
-OTHER
-SPEED
Upgrade Lighting to LED
Upgrading Lighting to LED replaces highpressure sodium light bulbs with LED light bulbs in street lights . Upgrading Lighting to LED increases the visibility of pedestrians in crosswalks through greater color contrast and larger areas of light distribution .
Cost $$
OTHER
LIMIT
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Variable Speed Limits
Variable Speed Limits ( VSLs ) can improve safety performance and traffic flow by reducing speed variance and thereby improving speed harmonization .
Cost $$
Low Cost / Quick Build alternative available
Relevant Crash Types Nighttime
Safe System Hierarchy |
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Increase Attentiveness and Awareness |
Relevant Crash Types Nighttime Speed Management
Safe System Hierarchy |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
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Reduce Vehicle Speeds |
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APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-48