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Traffic signals are used at many at-grade junctions, particularly in urban areas, to maximise traffic efficiency and safety by separating conflicting traffic movements in time.
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Department of Transport, Requirements for the Installation of Traffic Signals and Associated Control Equipment, Advice Note TA13/81, London (1981)
Department of Transport, Procedures for the Installation of Traffic Signals and Associated Equipment, Advice Note TA14/81, London (1981)
Department of Transport, Pedestrian Facilities at Traffic Signal Installations, Advice Note TA15/81, London (1981)
Department of Transport, General Principles for Control by Traffic Signals, Advice Note TA16/81, London (1981)
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© 1996 Y. Salter and N. B. Hounsell
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Salter, R.J. (1996). Introduction to traffic signals. In: Highway Traffic Analysis and Design. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13423-6_28
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