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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Safety Assessment of Interchange Spacing on Urban Freeways: Enhanced Models

Publication Information

Abstract:

The problem of interchange spacing is mostly studied from an operational perspective. The decision to build a new interchange within existing freeway spacing is determined by access needs and guidelines. The safety impact of inserting a new interchange is yet unknown although it is essential when conducting cost-benefit analysis or simply a safety assessment. In this paper, crash prediction models for interchange spacing are derived using data from California and Washington states. The models are then used to quantify the crash sensitivity to interchange spacing.

Publishing Date:
January 2007
Author(s):
Edara, P. (ORCID: 0000-0003-2707-642X)
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Safety
AMRP Program(s):
Safety Data and Analysis
FHWA Activities:
Highway Safety Information System
Subject Area:
Safety and Human Factors