(a) A review of crash records shows that a signalised intersection is a hazardous location because of abnormally high number of collisions. By taking Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia signalised Intersection as the study area, suggest the possible causes of the crash, and the possible study to be conducted in order to determine the actual causes. (b) Residents of a local neighbourhood have been complaining to local authority that vehicles are using their side streets as shortcut to avoid rush hour traffic. Discuss the option available to the local authority to address residents' concern.

(a) A review of crash records shows that a signalised intersection is a hazardous location because of abnormally high number of collisions. By taking Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia signalised Intersection as the study area, suggest the possible causes of the crash, and the possible study to be conducted in order to determine the actual causes. (b) Residents of a local neighbourhood have been complaining to local authority that vehicles are using their side streets as shortcut to avoid rush hour traffic. Discuss the option available to the local authority to address residents' concern.

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