[MOVING TOWARDS GREATER SAFETY]
QUANTIFY RISKS // PREVENT CRASHES // OPTIMIZE INFRASTRUCTURE
The N286 at Steenbergseweg is a high-speed rural junction where heavy agricultural machinery and through-traffic intersect with vulnerable road users. Despite the low-density environment, large speed differentials and red-light violations create high-energy conflict zones. Roadscor quantified the intersection’s safety performance by utilizing smart traffic-light data (iVRI). This demonstrated Roadscor’s ability to deliver high-fidelity risk assessments even in regions where traditional crash datasets are limited.
The analysis benchmarked the existing signal layout against a proposed design featuring adjusted timings and enhanced crossings. This provided the Province of Noord-Brabant and SmartwayZ.NL with measurable safety outcomes:
67% Overall Risk Reduction: The simulation validated that the proposed modifications would significantly decrease the total frequency of potential conflicts.
Identification of Residual Fatal Risk: While the total number of incidents dropped, the analysis revealed a relative increase in the risk of fatal outcomes linked to specific signal clearance times.
Optimized Implementation: These insights are currently steering the final optimization of signal phasing and clearance intervals, ensuring the redesign maximizes safety before physical implementation.By leveraging existing infrastructure data, Roadscor provided a transparent, evidence-based audit for rural road safety. This methodology allows authorities to move beyond generic speed-calming measures and implement precise, data-backed signal adjustments that protect all road users.
