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In a pilot test, bus drivers using in-vehicle collision avoidance warning systems were involved in 72 percent fewer near-miss events than a control group where the warning feature was turned off.
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For the demonstration pilot, CAWS were installed on 35 buses at seven WSTIP member agencies including: Ben Franklin Transit, Richland, WA, C-Tran, Vancouver, WA, Community Transit,…
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11/28/2017
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In a pilot test, collision avoidance warning systems contributed to a large reduction in near-miss events, though bus driver acceptance was mixed.
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For the demonstration pilot, CAWS were installed on 35 buses at seven WSTIP member agencies including: Ben Franklin Transit, Richland, WA, C-Tran, Vancouver, WA, Community Transit,…
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11/28/2017
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Buses equipped with collision avoidance warning systems have potential to reduce insurance claims by 58.5 percent.
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For the demonstration pilot, CAWS were installed on 35 buses at seven WSTIP member agencies including: Ben Franklin Transit, Richland, WA, C-Tran, Vancouver, WA, Community Transit,…
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11/28/2017
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Sequential Dynamic Curve Warning System reduces the number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph or more by 27.8 percent
Methodology12 treatment sites and 24 control sites in Iowa, Missouri, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin were studied. The system was installed at each site during the summer of 2012. The installed…
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02/09/2016
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Dynamic Speed Feedback Signs on Curves cuts number of single-vehicle crashes nearly in half.
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The 7 participating states (Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington) found 51 viable sites with an existing speeding problem. Signs were installed at 22 treatment…
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12/07/2015
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Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01)
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