The report investigates the delay to freeway traffic induced by the occurrence of minor accidents. The Gulf Freeway Surveillance and Control Center uses a television system for surveillance and a digital computer for data collection and control; these were used in conjunction with a video tape recorder to study the post-accident events. Analyses of reporting, arrival, clearance, and investigation times indicate that investigation sites out of sight of freeway traffic could significantly reduce delay caused by 'gapers block.' Construction of a series of investigation areas underneath the freeway overpasses is proposed for implementation. (BPR Abstract)


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    Title :

    Accident Reporting and Clearance Procedures on the Gulf Freeway


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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