CMF / CRF Details

CMF ID: 494

Install automatic gates at crossings that previously had flashing lights and sound signals

Description:

Prior Condition:  No Prior Condition(s)

Category: Railroad grade crossings

Study: Handbook of Road Safety Measures, Elvik, R. and Vaa, T., 2004

 
Star Quality Rating:3 Stars  [View score details]
Rating Points Total:105
Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
Value:0.55
Adjusted Standard Error:0.09
Unadjusted Standard Error:0.05
Crash Reduction Factor (CRF)
Value:45  (This value indicates a decrease in crashes)
Adjusted Standard Error:9
Unadjusted Standard Error:5
Applicability
Crash Type:All
Crash Severity:All
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Intersection Type:Roadway/railroad grade crossing
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Type of Methodology Used:Meta-analysis
Other Details
Included in Highway Safety Manual?Yes. HSM lists this CMF in bold font to indicate that it has the highest reliability since it has an adjusted standard error of 0.1 or less.
Date Added to Clearinghouse:Dec 01, 2009
Comments:Countermeasure name changed from "installing gates at crossings with flashing lights and sound signals" to match HSM