Traffic Control Device Analysis, Testing, and Evaluation Program: FY 2024 Activities

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• Creators:
  Finley, Melisa D. ; Brewer, Marcus A. ; Fitzpatrick, Kay ; Jalilifar, Ehsan
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas A&M University. Texas Transportation Institute
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Work zones
  • Work zone traffic control
  • Driveways
  • Pedestrians
  • Pedestrian movement
  • Freeways
  • Rural transportation
  • Flashing beacons
  • Intersections
  • Temporary Traffic Control
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA/TX-24/0-7198-R1
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Texas
• Edition:
  September 2023–August 2024
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Abstract:
  Traffic control devices are a primary means of communicating highway information to road users and play a key role in highway automation. The design, application, and maintenance of traffic control devices are under constant transformation as new technologies, methodologies, and policies are introduced. In addition, vehicle technologies and the roadway infrastructure industry are rapidly evolving, spurred by technology advancements, customer demand, changes in the vehicle fleet, and changes in national and state policies. This project provides the Texas Department of Transportation with a mechanism to conduct high-priority, limited-scope evaluations of issues related to traffic control devices. Research activities conducted and concluded during the 2024 fiscal year that are included in this report are: • Evaluation of driveway assistance devices in lane closures on two-lane, two-way roads. • Compilation of a synthesis of practices to deter pedestrians from crossing freeways. • Assessment of the safety experience at rural intersections with flashing beacons.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  0-7198
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86935/dot_86935_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 3.92 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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