CMF / CRF Details

CMF ID: 4657

Install bicycle lanes

Description:

Prior Condition:  No bicycle lane along the roadway segment.

Category: Bicyclists

Study: Evaluating the Safety Effects of Bicycle Lanes in New York City, Chen et al., 2012

 
Star Quality Rating:3 Stars  [View score details]
Rating Points Total:90
Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
Value:0.44
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:0.128
Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)
Value:56  (This value indicates a decrease in crashes)
Adjusted Standard Error:
Unadjusted Standard Error:12.8
Applicability
Crash Type:Multiple vehicle
Crash Severity:All
Roadway Types:Not specified
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Minimum Number of Lanes:1
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Number of Lanes Comment:1 - 5+ Lanes
Crash Weather:Not specified
Road Division Type:All
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Area Type:Urban
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Time of Day:All
If countermeasure is intersection-based
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Development Details
Date Range of Data Used:1991 to 2008
Municipality:New York City
State:NY
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Type of Methodology Used:Before/after using comparison group
Sample Size (crashes):2070 crashes before, 504 crashes after
Other Details
Included in Highway Safety Manual?No
Date Added to Clearinghouse:May 01, 2013
Comments:Crashes involving multiple vehicles but no pedestrians or bicyclists.