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Creator:: Neill, Justin Michael
Abstract:: The number of international inbound tourists to the United States has risen steadily. To serve these and other tourists best, traffic signs need to communicate information correctly across a potential language barrier. Of particular interest is the traffic sign intended to communicate directions to Tourist Information centers. While the general...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (MUTCD), which sets standards on all traffic control devices including signage, as a Guide sign, and is

Creator:: Rohani, Joshan W.
Abstract:: Crash rates are said to be nearly three times higher on curved sections than those on straight sections of rural roadways. As a result, advisory curve/speed signs are standard practice to mitigate these risks on sharp horizontal curves. The industry standard for determining appropriate and uniform speeds for such signs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon policy to conform to proposed changes in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the

Creator:: Avelar Morán, Raúl Eduardo
Abstract:: Posting advisory speed signs at sharp horizontal curve locations is a common practice in the U.S. These signs recommend drivers safe speeds to negotiate such curves. Literature indicates that adherence to advisory speeds is, in general, poor. Moreover, limited research is available that quantifies safety implications of these signs. This...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ......................................................................................................... 129 H.1.2-1: Oregon and National Recommended Advisory Speed Ball-Bank Thresholds

Creator:: Avelar Moran, Raúl Eduardo
Abstract:: Posting advisory speed signs at sharp horizontal curve sites is a practice well established in the United States. The purpose of these signs is to provide the driving public with a safe speed to negotiate such curves; however, the link between these signs and safety has not yet been clearly...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ............................................................................................. 2 1.1. Background and Relevant Premises on Traffic Control Devices at Horizontal Curves

Creator:: Ozols, Vitauts
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: interchange near Salem, Oregon. The sign had a green enamel surface, a single main message: "Portland, and

Creator:: Saremi, Ahmad Reza
Abstract:: A standardized color code is used to aid the driver in the prompt recognition of highway signs. At night, these signs are illuminated by various light sources including the headlights and other fixed light sources. These light sources may distort the appearance of the colors of the signs at night....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: efficient and safe flow of traffic on the road. The typical application of sign color is to convey meanings

Creator:: Islam, Mohammad Rabiul
Abstract:: Traffic signal countdown timers (TSCT) are innovative, practical and cost effective technologies with the potential to improve efficiency and safety at signalized intersections. The purpose of these devices is to assist motorists in decision making at signalized intersections with real time signal change information. While successful implementation of these devices...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Safety and Efficiency Benefits of Traffic Signal Countdown

Creator:: Tuss, Halston
Abstract:: At signalized intersections, pedestrians are considered to be amongst the most vulnerable. When in the crosswalk at intersections without protected left-turn phasing, pedestrians are particularly at risk from left-turning vehicles. Until recently, a wide variety of indications were in use across the US to indicate a permissive left-turn condition to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: .......................................................................................... 3 2.1 PPLT Signal Phasing and the MUTCD .......................................................3

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