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Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS)

Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS). Background. Primary cause where drivers stopped before entering:. Crashes at rural STOP controlled Intersections. Intersection Conflict Warning Signs. Major Road Warning. Minor Road Warning. Intersection Conflict Warning System.

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Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS)

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  1. Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS)

  2. Background • Primary cause where drivers stopped before entering: • Crashes at rural STOP controlled Intersections

  3. Intersection Conflict Warning Signs Major Road Warning Minor Road Warning

  4. Intersection Conflict Warning System

  5. RICWS Project Scope • Safety project to include: • Intersection Conflict Warning System • Installation in Spring 2013 • 3-5 Year Contractor System Warranty • Rural Highway Lighting • MnDOT Safety Unit estimates 15% reduction in crashes due to lighting.

  6. Project Locations Top 20 Intersections Lyon County Intersection

  7. RICWS Costs • MnDOT Participation • $100,000 to Furnish and Install the system • Connecting to Power • RICWS Maintenance and Repairs after the Contractor Warranty • Utility Locates • Requested County Participation • RICWS Monthly Power (estimated at $5-10 monthly) • Highway Lighting Power • Highway Lighting Maintenance and Repairs

  8. RICWS Project Manager: Ken Hansen MnDOT Office of Traffic Safety and Technology ITS Project Manager (651)234-7064 Kenneth.Hansen@state.mn.us http://www.dot.state.mn.us/designbuild/RICWS/

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