Traffic Operational Impacts of Transverse, Centerline, and Edgeline Rumble Strips

This report documents the findings of a 30-month project in which various rumble strip applications were tested. The focus was on the operational aspects of in-lane, transverse rumble strips (TRSs) and centerline rumble strips (CRSs). Operational aspects of edgeline rumble strips (ERSs) were also tested. The researchers reviewed previous studies, interviewed state agencies with significant rumble strip experience, and reviewed available policies. Based on these efforts and input by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the researchers then developed initial application guidelines for rumble strips in Texas. The TRSs were evaluated at stop-controlled intersections and horizontal curve locations throughout the state. Passing operations and vehicle lateral position were evaluated as a function of milled and raised CRSs at sites throughout the state. Shoulder usage was evaluated as a function of milled ERSs. Researchers used the results of the operational studies, TxDOT input, and the synthesis of previous studies and other state policies to develop recommendations for TxDOT for TRSs, CRSs, and ERSs. These recommendations are contained in Appendix C.

• Record URL:
  • https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/hostedpdfs/tti/0-4472-2.pdf
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Project Title: Evaluation of Edgeline and Centerline Rumble Strips.
• Corporate Authors:

  Texas Transportation Institute

  Texas A&M University System, 3135 TAMU
  College Station, TX  United States  77843-3135

  Texas Department of Transportation

  Research and Technology Implementation Office, P.O. Box 5080
  Austin, TX  United States  78763-5080

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Miles, Jeffrey David
  • Carlson, Paul J
  • Pratt, Michael P
  • Thompson, Tyrell D
• Publication Date: 2005-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 212p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Center lines; Edge lines; Guidelines; Highway operations; Impact studies; Intersections; Interviewing; Lateral placement; Literature reviews; Passing; Policy; Recommendations; Rumble strips
• Uncontrolled Terms: Horizontal curvature; Transverse lines
• Geographic Terms: Texas
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Policy; Research; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01006613
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/TX-05/0-4472-2, Technical Report 0-4472-2
• Contract Numbers: Project 0-4472
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Oct 28 2005 4:12PM