TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR REVERSIBLE FLOW TWO-WAY LEFT-TURN LANES

Traffic controls for use with reversible flow two-way left-turn lanes (RFTWLTL) have been developed from laboratory experiments. Six experimental traffic control systems were developed from a field evaluation of 15 existing RFTWLTL roadways and an initial laboratory study of driver understanding of the traffic control devices words and symbols. The word and symbol signs tested were adequately understood and are suggested for use where the additional cost of a dynamic system is not justified.

• Corporate Authors:

  Center for Applied Research, Incorporated

  10213 Forest Lake Drive
  Great Falls, VA  United States  22066
• Authors:
  • Knoblauch, R L
  • Parker, M R
  • Keegel, J C
• Publication Date: 1984-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 94 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drivers; Left turn lanes; Left turns; Perception; Reversible traffic lanes; Symbols; Traffic control; Traffic lanes; Traffic signs; Two lane highways
• Uncontrolled Terms: Two way traffic
• Old TRIS Terms: Driver perception; Left lane; Traffic control systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00394855
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-85-009
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jul 31 1985 12:00AM