Bicycle Signal

Understanding Bicycle Signal Operations and Leading Bicycle Interval (LBI) Implementations

CUTR Research Reports and Publications, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety

Authors: Dr. Yaye Keita, Center for Urban Transportation Research Shubhankar Shindgikar, Center for Urban Transportation Research   Bicycles play a crucial role in sustainable transportation, easing congestion, lowering emissions, and promoting health. However, cyclists confront significant safety risks, especially in serious crashes. Florida has historically had the highest number of bicyclist fatalities nationwide, prompting the…

Signal Spacing

CUTR Research Reports and Publications, TP3Leave a comment

Closely spaced or irregularly spaced traffic signals on suburban and urban arterials result in an excessive number of stops, unnecessary delay, increased fuel consumption, excessive vehicular emissions, and high crash rates. Conversely, long and uniform signal spacing permits timing plans that can efficiently accommodate varying traffic conditions during peak and off-peak periods, as well as…