When I read that the injury accident on U.S. 127 near Grand River Avenue was a head-on, I immediately thought of MDOT’s work to install cable barriers along highways.
These barriers are considered an effective way to reduce accidents, particularly head-on accidents.
A Washington Department of Transportation report on cable barriers there said, “The 2009 update confirms that cable median barrier is an effective strategy for reducing cross-median collisions and saving lives. For state highways, there is a 59 percent reduction in fatal and serious injury collisions.”
MDOT’s work has come under question. See here and here. Still, this seems a good use of road dollars. Head-on collisions are the worst of the worst. If cable barriers can help prevent them, I say bring on the cable.
These barriers are considered an effective way to reduce accidents, particularly head-on accidents.
A Washington Department of Transportation report on cable barriers there said, “The 2009 update confirms that cable median barrier is an effective strategy for reducing cross-median collisions and saving lives. For state highways, there is a 59 percent reduction in fatal and serious injury collisions.”
MDOT’s work has come under question. See here and here. Still, this seems a good use of road dollars. Head-on collisions are the worst of the worst. If cable barriers can help prevent them, I say bring on the cable.
