FLUORESCENT YELLOW-GREEN WARNING SIGNS FOR PEDESTRIANS, SCHOOL, AND BICYCLE CROSSINGS
In 1992, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHA) initiated a pilot study in conjunction with the National Park Service that examined the effects of new color signs on motorist behavior at 5 pedestrian and bicycle crossings in the Washington, D.C., area. A similar but more expansive FHA study, in 1993, was conducted nationwide. After review and analysis of these studies and the accompanying data, it was concluded that fluorescent yellow-green warning signs improved the conspicuity of the sign message, and motorists were able to recognize the sign from greater distances than the standard yellow warning sign.
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American Public Works Association
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Authors:
- Kittle, C
- Publication Date: 2000-7
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Tables;
- Pagination: p. 25
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Serial:
- APWA Reporter
- Volume: 67
- Issue Number: 7
- Publisher: American Public Works Association
- ISSN: 0092-4873
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Automobile drivers; Automobile driving; Bicycle crossings; Color vision; Crosswalks; Fluorescence; Highway transportation; Traffic safety; Traffic signs by characteristics; Visibility; Warning signs; Yellow
- Identifier Terms: U.S. Federal Highway Administration
- Uncontrolled Terms: Yellow green
- Geographic Terms: United States
- Subject Areas: Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00796083
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 26 2000 12:00AM