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GCat: Ops, Maintenance, Safety
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Cat: Traffic Control Devices

Traffic control device development and design. Traffic control device effects on safety and traffic flow.

28 Resources
Adjustment of Driver Behavior to an Urban Multi-Lane Roundabout [pdf] [30906] ?

Examines approach speeds and driving errors associated with the first urban multi-lane roundabout in the Oregon.

Updated Assessment of Rumble Strip Designs and Pavement Marking Applications: Crosswalks and Work Zones [31600] ?

Traffic control through various rumble strip designs.

Color Effectiveness of Yellow Pavement Marking Materials [pdf] [34104] ?

The range of colors observers classify as yellow and white under different lighting conditions.

Effectiveness of Children at Play Warning Signs [pdf] [32160] ?

Summary of research on the effectiveness of warning signs related to children.

Evaluation of Solar-Powered Raised Pavement Markers [pdf] [33071] ?

Visibility of solar-powered raised pavement markers compared to retroreflective markers.

Final Rule on Temporary Traffic Control Devices [32612] ?

Full text of regulation on temporary traffic control devices.

Flashing LED Stop Sign and Optical Speed Bars [pdf] [31338] ?

Evaluation of traffic operations and safety with flashing stop signs and optical speed bars.

Freeway Signing Handbook [pdf] [32268] ?

Handbook to improve consistency in signing and driver compliance with the advisory speed

In-Pavement Marker Systems [pdf] [35115] ?

Applications of illuminated IPM technology.

Increasing Retroreflectivity of STOP Signs [33546] ?

Safety evaluation of higher retroreflectivity to reduce crashes.

Live Stop-Controlled Intersection Data Collection [pdf] [32916] ?

How drivers approach intersections under various speeds and environmental conditions.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) - Pavement Markings [31490] ?

Learn pavement marking types, colors, line patterns and widths and take a quiz.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) - Traffic Signs [31491] ?

Learn the shape, color of regulatory, warning, construction and other signage and take a quiz.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2003 Edition with Revision No. 1 Incorporated [31489] ?

The most current MUTCD available and links to previous editions.

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Website [31488] ?

Defines the standards used by road managers nationwide for traffic control devices on all streets and highways.

Minimum Reflectivity [33955] ?

Guidance for improving roadway safety and understanding minimum retrorelectivity standards.

Passing Sight Distance Criteria [pdf] [33587] ?

Bringing passing sight distance criteria and pavement marking practices.

Ramp Management & Control: A Primer [31466] ?

Introduction and overview of using ramp management for traffic control.

Ramp Management and Control Handbook [31465] ?

Handbook on traffic management through highway ramp management.

Recommended Minimum Levels for Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity [32399] ?

Updates to research to meet driver night visibility needs.

Safety Effectiveness of Urban Signal Treatments [pdf] [34414] ?

Evaluation of different intersection treatments for safety.

Speed Management [pdf] [33946] ?

Road safety manual for decision makers and practioners.

STOP AHEAD Pavement Markings [33547] ?

Safety evaluation of road painting to reduce crashes.

Traffic Calming [30955] ?

Resources on roadway designs that reduce vehicle traffic speeds and volumes.

Traffic Signal Preemption for Emergency Vehicles [pdf] [34031] ?

Cross cutting study of issues with emergency vehicle operations and emergency vehicle preemption.

U-Turns: State Laws and Practices [pdf] [33152] ?

Summary of US laws and practices.

UK Highway Code: Road Markings, Traffic Signs, Vehicle Markings [32090] ?

Download road marking and traffic signs regulations in the UK.


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