INSTALLATION OF RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS FOR REDUCING INCIDENCES OF WRONG-WAY DRIVING

On the basis of previous research, raised pavement markers were installed at two interstate off-ramps known to have experienced incidences of wrong-way driving to further evaluate their effectiveness in alerting motorists entering from the wrong-way of their mistake. Descriptions of these installations are given in the report along with the results of the evaluation, which included a subjective investigation of the visibility and alerting characteristics of the markers and a determination of their durability qualities. Based on the results it is felt that the configurations of markers used are effective in alerting drivers as a result of their viewing an unexpected phenomenon. It is recommended that the raised pavement markers, placed in configurations as noted in the report, be considered for placement in ramp areas or similar locations where wrong-way entries have been a problem.

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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/18751
• Corporate Authors:

  Virginia Highway and Transportation Research Council

  Charlottesville, VA  United States 

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Shepard, F D
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 23 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highway traffic control; Highways; Interchange ramps; Prevention; Raised road markings; Reflectorized materials; Safety; Traffic crashes; Traffic safety; Visibility; Wrong way driving
• Uncontrolled Terms: Motor vehicle accidents
• Old TRIS Terms: Freeway ramps; Markers; Raised traffic markers
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00169756
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: VHTRC-77-R58
• Files: NTIS, NTL, TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM