Evaluation of Additional Alternatives of, and Arrow Sizes for, Overhead Arrow-Per-Lane Guide Signs [techbrief]

Details

• Creators:
  Ahmed, Ananna ; Weaver, Starla ; Chao, Szu-Fu ; Marchese, Matthew
• Corporate Creators:
  Leidos, Inc.
• Contributors:
  Mero, Laura
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research, Development, and Technology ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Arrows (Signals)
  • Traffic signs
  • Navigational aids
  • Lane changing
  • Traffic lanes
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA-HRT-23-036
• Resource Type:
  Brief
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Tech Brief
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research, Development, and Technology
• Abstract:
  This TechBrief discusses how complex interchanges with multiple exit lanes, including an option lane, can be confusing to navigate. Roadway signs provide navigational, lane assignment, and roadway geometry information that explain complex interchanges to drivers. Well-designed roadway signs help drivers make timely and accurate decisions. Signs that are confusing or that violate driver expectations may lead to unnecessary lane changes, sudden lane changes, and mistakes that may compromise roadway system efficiency and driver safety.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67028/dot_67028_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.60 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Federal Highway Administration
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:bc9f727c58e4c42de8979e3929aa8eaf692c647563f12ba097099b5e8051ef701b546d6799924144267663b1564273ad5d25d537d4512a13906e59a91a7fa35d