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Presentation
Why Doesn't That Traffic Signal Ever Turn Green? An Evaluation of Roadway Markings for Cyclists
PSU Transportation Seminars
  • Stefan W Bussey, Portland State University
  • Christopher Monsere, Portland State University
  • Peter Koonce, Portland Bureau of Transportation
Date
11-8-2013
Description

Signalized intersections often rely on vehicle detection to determine when to give a green light. The 2009 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) includes an on-pavement marking and curbside sign that public agencies can use to indicate where cyclists should position themselves while waiting at an intersection. This presentation reviews the effectiveness of current markings, signs, and other methods used to help cyclists properly position themselves over detection.

Biographical Information

Stefan Bussey is an undergraduate civil engineering student at Portland State University. He is interested in exploring how road users’ interactions with each other and the built environment affect the efficiency and safety of road networks. He currently works as a civil design intern at Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc.

Subjects
  • Cycling -- Oregon -- Portland,
  • Cyclists -- Safety measures,
  • Urban transportation,
  • Transportation -- Oregon -- Planning -- Technological innovations,
  • Traffic signal control systems
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/18409
Citation Information
Stefan W Bussey, Christopher Monsere and Peter Koonce. "Why Doesn't That Traffic Signal Ever Turn Green? An Evaluation of Roadway Markings for Cyclists" (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christopher_monsere/79/