AN EVALUATION OF THE 10:30 CENTERLINE MARKING PATTERN

In response to Value Engineering Proposal #M-26, a study of the feasibility of adopting a 10 ft. mark--30 ft. gap centerline pattern for use on 2- and 4-lane rural roads was conducted. The study included a literature review, field studies of traffic speed and lateral placement on rural highways, a motorist opinion survey, an estimation of expected monetary savings, and a discussion of operational problems and implementation strategies. In terms of traffic performance and public reaction, it was found that no significant differences exist between the 10:30 pattern and the currently used 15:25 pattern, and that annual savings of from $50,500 to $89,500 are possible if the 10:30 pattern is used. It was recommended that the Department of Highways and Transportation adopt the 10:30 centerline marking pattern on all rural highways. /Author/

• Record URL:
  http://www.virginiadot.org/vtrc/main/online_reports/pdf/78-r3.pdf
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18761
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/03455632
• Corporate Authors:

  Virginia Highway and Transportation Research Council

  Charlottesville, VA  United States 
• Authors:
  • Oliver, W E
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 27 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Center lines; Economics; Estimating; Impact studies; Lateral placement; Motor vehicles; Reviews; Rural areas; Speed; Traffic speed
• Old TRIS Terms: Marking
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00164007
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Safety Council Safety Research Info Serv
• Report/Paper Numbers: VHTRC 78-R3
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM