Inside-the-Box or Outside-the Box Solution?
The Problem…Wrong-way collisions on highways caused by drivers mistakenly entering an exit ramp.
The Inside-the-box solution (a variation of the Status Quo)…Key preventative measures include: installing highly visible signage with clear directional arrows, utilizing reflective pavement markings specifically designed for wrong-way detection, strategically placing “Do Not Enter” signs with flashing lights, and implementing advanced detection systems that alert authorities when a vehicle enters the wrong-way; all while considering factors like ramp design, lighting, and driver visibility at night.
Key Strategies
* Signage and markings.
* Advanced detection systems.
* Ramp design considerations.
* Driver education and awareness campaigns.
The outside-the-box solution (Common Sense)…Stop the car and close the exit.
Key Strategies
* Using existing technologies (Ref. Post #45 )…Stop the car and alert highway travelers that the exit is temporally closed!
NO COMMON SENSE
ANALYZE THE EXAMPLE
* Which supports and barriers were in play?
* What were the dynamics?
* Who, or what, won the Tug-of-War?
* Discuss the outcome with your friends and family.
* Use Post #4 as a reference for the dynamics and relationships between supports and barriers.
