Universal Solder: When the Rulebooks Melt Into One

In this article the author describes methods of roadway rule standardization across geographically and politically united areas. While Europe enjoys little standardization in such rules, the United States, specifically through the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), has consistently had a high level of such standardization in areas like signage. AASHTO has set the precedent for internationally-recognized sign formats such as the red octagonal stop and the yellow diamond for hazards or warnings. One current trend in AASHTO signage, that is dependent on a cultural feature of the US, is increasing the size of signs to account for the aging baby-boom generation. A number of problems with European standardization, it is argued, is that policy-makers tend to only concern themselves with language issues within their borders. China also presents a number of problems in terms of internationally recognizable signs.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/32663949
• Authors:
  • Read, Keith
• Publication Date: 2007-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Illustrations; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 60-63
• Serial:
  • Traffic Technology International
  • Publisher: AutoIntermediates Limited
  • ISSN: 1356-9252
  • Serial URL: http://www.ukipme.com/mag_traffic.htm

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design standards; Standardization; Traffic control devices; Traffic signs
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01052254
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 29 2007 7:41AM