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Research Committee – June 2008

No meeting this week Next meeting: January 2009, FHWA TFHRC Research presentations Simulator demonstration More details will be provided later. Research Committee – June 2008. Studies from Traffic Control Devices Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(065) Evaluation of Selected Symbol Signs

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Research Committee – June 2008

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  1. No meeting this week • Next meeting: • January 2009, FHWA TFHRC • Research presentations • Simulator demonstration • More details will be provided later Research Committee – June 2008

  2. Studies from Traffic Control Devices Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(065) • Evaluation of Selected Symbol Signs • Evaluation of Diagrammatic Freeway Guide Signs • Enlarged Pedestrian Signal Head Analysis • Evaluation of Stutter-Flash Flashing Patterns for Signs Research Committee – June 2008 http://www.pooledfund.org/projectdetails.asp?id=281&status=4

  3. Studies from NCHRP Program • Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities • Low-Cost Active Warning Systems for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings • Color Effectiveness of Yellow Pavement Marking Materials • Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems Research Committee – June 2008 http://www.trb.org/CRP/NCHRP/NCHRPProjects.asp

  4. Study from ACRP Program • Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside Research Committee – June 2008 http://www.trb.org/CRP/ACRP/ACRPProjects.asp

  5. Committee Activities • Coordinate TCD research efforts • Disseminate TCD research findings • Produce and champion problem statements • Develop TCD Study Guidelines • Recommend changes to MUTCD Interim Approval process Research Committee – June 2008

  6. Critical TCD Research Needs • Performance metrics for TCD evaluations • Signing & Marking for Toll Roads / Facilities • Signing for Managed Lanes • What else? Research Committee – June 2008

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