CMF / CRF Details

CMF ID: 2000

Implement left-hand merge and downstream lane shift (Iowa weave)

Description: Compared to conventional right-lane work zone lane closure

Prior Condition:  No Prior Condition(s)

Category: Work zone

Study: Crash Analysis of Work Zone Lane Closures with Left-Hand Merge and Downstream Lane Shift, See et al., 2009

 
Star Quality Rating:2 Stars  [View score details]
Rating Points Total:50
Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
Value:0.54
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Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)
Value:46  (This value indicates a decrease in crashes)
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Applicability
Crash Type:All
Crash Severity:All
Roadway Types:Principal Arterial Interstate
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Minimum Number of Lanes:4
Maximum Number of Lanes:4
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Crash Weather:Not specified
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Area Type:Rural
Traffic Volume:Minimum of 20120 to Maximum of 35864 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
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Time of Day:All
If countermeasure is intersection-based
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Development Details
Date Range of Data Used:2000 to 2005
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State:AR
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Type of Methodology Used:Non-regression cross-section
Sample Size (sites):10 sites
Other Details
Included in Highway Safety Manual?No
Date Added to Clearinghouse:Dec 01, 2009
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