WHITE LINES

Philips of The Netherlands started experimenting with dynamic road marking (DRM) in the 1990s. Signs in the road have been shown to be an effective way of signalling. DRM uses light to create new traffic lanes in congested traffic. By replacing the traditional painted white lines with a continuous line of light elements it is possible to make road markings clearer to motorists. Depending on the traffic intensity, extra lanes can be created or merged as required. When turned off, the DRM signs are invisible so motorists are not confused. Potential uses of DRM at dynamic crossings, tunnels or for special purpose lanes (bus, truck, taxi or toll) are outlined. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) have been developed for DRM. The use of dynamic road signs in The Hague to free up part of a very congested road for public bus use is described. DRM systems have been shown to reduce traffic congestion by 60%. DRM is suitable for all asphalt surfaces and doest not affect the drainage capacity of porous asphalt.

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• Authors:
  • SEINEN, H
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 59-61
• Serial:
  • Traffic Technology International
  • Publisher: AutoIntermediates Limited
  • ISSN: 1356-9252
  • Serial URL: http://www.ukipme.com/mag_traffic.htm

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus priority; Buses; Dynamics; Intelligent transportation systems; Light emitting diodes; Raised road markings; Road markings; Safety; Traffic congestion; Traffic lanes; Traffic signal preemption; Urban areas; Visibility
• Geographic Terms: Netherlands
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 562: Carriageway marking; 632: Congestion (traffic); 5473: Dynamics; 8735: Intelligent transport system; 6978: Light emitting diode; 8078: Netherlands; 648: Priority (traffic); 551: Road stud; 1665: Safety; 2827: Traffic lane; 313: Urban area; 6783: Visibility
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00978158
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Sep 3 2004 12:00AM