The Ubiquitous Orange Traffic Cone: An Observational Study

Daily sightings of traffic cones were logged over a six-month period in an attempt to provide data about the frequency and novelty of such encounters, and to yield examples of the variety of uses for cones. Analysis of the data show that traffic cones were seen nearly every day and usually in new situations not previously encountered. Many unique uses were observed, both for hazardous conditions and for non-hazardous purposes. Though impressive in variety and inventiveness, these fall into general categories of use. Due to the multiplicity of purpose and the frequency of encounter it is argued that the public may not always perceive the message intended by the cone owner.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1177/1541931218621092
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2018 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
• Authors:
  • Morrison, Robert E
• Publication Date: 2018-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 403-405
• Serial:
  • Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
  • Volume: 62
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Sage Publications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 2169-5067
  • EISSN: 1071-1813
  • Serial URL: http://journals.sagepub.com/home/pro

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Messages (Communications); Perception; Traffic cones; Traffic control devices
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01707958
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 17 2019 12:31PM