Welcome! This my GEOB 370 final project where I have analyzed motor vehicle crash accidents at the intersection in Metro Vancouver depending on traffic lights.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/pedestrian-safety.shtml

Abstract

This report analyzed the four most common traffic signal in Metro Vancouver, pedestrian actuated, semi actuated, fully actuated, and fixed time. An actuated time signal means that the light changes based on a signal from a traffic box that can be triggered by the presence of vehicles or pedestrians at the intersection waiting to cross. Traffic signals are assigned to certain intersections based on the flow of traffic needed to managed. A high flow of traffic that intersects with low flows requires a traffic signal that will reduce congestion on the high flow road but also allow for traffic on the low flow road to be relieved. When pedestrians are added to the equation, the amount of pedestrians crossing makes a difference too. My analysis looked at where the four traffic signals were located around Vancouver, what kind of traffic they managed, and their accident occurrence rates. I found that traffic signals were placed at intersections corresponding to their management styles and accident occurrence were mostly located along main roads and when there were high rates of pedestrian crossings.

About me

My name is Andrea, I am a third-year environment and sustainability major and GIS minor student at the University of British Columbia. I am passionate about finding ways to live a more sustainable life. In my spare time, I like to cook for my family and read.