Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS)

Crashes at rural STOP controlled Intersections

Primary cause where drivers stopped before entering:

Background

Driver looked but didn't see other ve-

hicle62%

Driver misjudged

the gap (lag)20%

Driver had ob-

structed view14%

Roads were ice-covered

4%

Minor Road Warning

Major Road Warning

Intersection Conflict Warning Signs

Intersection Conflict Warning System

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.

RICWS Project Scope

Project LocationsTop 20 Intersections St. Louis County Intersections

MnDOT Participation◦ 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)

RICWS Participation

RICWS Project Manager:

Ken HansenMnDOT Office of Traffic Safety and TechnologyITS Project Manager(651)234-7064Kenneth.Hansen@state.mn.us

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/designbuild/RICWS/