Micro-Analysis of Collisions in Crash Clusters: Creating Crash Patterns and Conducting a Driver Simulation Study |
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University | Florida State University (FSU) University of North Florida (UNF) Florida A&M University (FAMU) |
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Principal Investigators | Thobias Sando, Ph.D., P.E. | |
PI Contact Information |
School of Engineering Phone: 904.620.1142 Email: t.sando@unf.edu |
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Funding Source(s)and Amounts Provided(by each agency or organization) |
USDOT: $147,400 Florida State University: $ 31,000 University of North Florida: $37,000 Florida A&M University: $7,200 |
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Total Project Cost | $222,400 | |
Agency ID or Contract Number | DTRT13-G-UTC42-03317-34490 | |
Start and End Dates | 1/5/2015 - 8/5/2016 | |
Brief Description of Research Project |
One of the studies that were conducted in the first phase of funding by the Center was titled "Analyzing Crash Clusters Near Senior Destination Sites Using a GIS Approach". Using the GIS shapefiles for the elderly crashes, the study identified high crash clusters for 10 counties in Florida, most of which were listed as priority counties by the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition. This proposed study is the second phase which is intended to use the results of phase 1 in conducting an in-depth crash study in a crash by crash basis (microanalysis) in order to develop elderly crash patterns, create possible countermeasures, and examine the effectiveness of those countermeasures by using a driving simulator approach. The findings of this study will assist state and local safety officials in their strategic planning efforts for developing appropriate intervention and prevention programs for various roadway conditions in order to improve safety and enhance mobility for aging road users. |
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Describe Implementation of Research Outcomes (or why not implemented) Place Any Photos Here | Pending project completion. | |
Impacts/Benefits of Implementation (actual, not anticipated) | Pending project completion. | |
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