Purpose: To influence driver behavior at stop-controlled intersections (typically 45 mph or greater posted speed on the major road) where right-angle crashes are the predominant crash type.
Initial Guidance:
1) The planning guidance provides guidance for the use of an ICWS device, regardless of the device configuration. If an ICWS should be considered, the device configuration will be selected by the engineer. (Note: Design guidance for ICWS developed by ENTERPRISE and other relevant resources can be found at: Design and Evaluation Guidance for Intersection Conflict Warning Systems)
2) This guideline does not mandate the use of ICWS. ICWS is one of several safety treatments that may be considered to improve safety at intersections.
3) ICWS #1 Intersections with High Crash Frequencies or Rates (Reactive Approach) and ICWS #2 Intersection Characteristics (Proactive Approach) may be used together or as stand-alone approaches for consideration of ICWS. Intersections meeting guideline criteria may not necessarily be selected for deployment of ICWS; these guidelines could be used to help agencies prioritize intersections for ICWS deployment.
4) To optimize the effectiveness of ICWS by reducing the likelihood of continuous alert activation, the following maximum ADT volumes should be considered:
- Major Road ADT typically does not exceed 12,000. (1)
- Minor Road ADT typically does not exceed 3,000. (1)
5) Engineering judgment should be used to assess potential implications that may result from installation of ICWS at candidate intersections.
References:
(1) Athey Creek Consultants. Design Guidance and Evaluation for Intersection Conflict Warning Systems. 2011.