Authors: Yue Liu, Gang-Len Chang, Ruihua Tao, Eric Tabacek, and Thomas Hicks
Conference: Application of Advanced Technology in Transportation (AATT), Chicago, IL
Date: August 13-16, 2006
Abstract:
Understanding the response and acceleration/deceleration rate of driving populations to a yellow phase is essential for estimating the dynamic distribution of intersection dilemma zones. This paper presents a video-based method for measuring driver responses during a yellow phase, including their speed evolution profile, acceleration/deceleration rate, and the approximate reaction time. Such information is critical for understanding the spatial distribution of dynamic dilemma zones and the design of strategies to improve intersection safety. This paper details the key components of the proposed system and the systematic procedures for both field operations and data extraction. The results of a rigorous validation with an advanced experimental vehicle provided by Nissan are also reported in this paper.
