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The Netherlands uses a much more precise way of calculating the red light clearance when changing from one signal phase to another than Ontario.
For more information, see:
Muller, T., Dijker, T. & Furth, P. (2003) Red clearance intervals: Theory and practice
CROW (2013) Handboek Verkeerslichtenregelingen
Ministry of Transport (2012) Ontario Traffic Manual Book 12: Traffic Signals
CORRECTION: The Netherlands is not the only country which uses a conflict area approach with entry times. According to commentors, other countries (may) include the UK, Germany, Poland, Belgium and Switzerland.
CLARIFICATION: Entry time is calculated based on vehicles entering the intersection at speed, which obviously cross the intersection faster than vehicles starting from a standstill.
Heavily condensed version of this video, intended for North American traffic engineers:
• Dutch red clearance ca...
0:00 Intro
1:41 Intergreen times
2:47 Conflict Area Approach
4:56 Entry Time
7:05 Benefits of Dutch methods
9:35 Risks of Dutch methods
11:55 Conclusion