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NCHRP 17-59 4 CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND BACKGROUND ON STUDY Most multivehicle crashes at stop-controlled intersections can be classified as either gap acceptance crashes or traffic control device violations (e.g., stop sign violations) , with gap acceptance crashes generally occurring more frequently (Eccles et al.
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NCHRP 17-59 5 The relationship between sight distance and safety is not fully understood. Several studies (Mitchell 1972; Agent et al.
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NCHRP 17-59 6 The results of this research are practice-ready and provide meaningful and clear guidance for transportation agencies. APPROACH TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES The project team employed a three-phase study to achieve the objectives of this project: Phase 1 – Develop and Refine Approach.
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