2009 MUTCD Updates for Traffic Control Equipment
MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) is the standard used for road/highway managers throughout the nation for maintaining and installing traffic control equipment. These devices can be found on private roads, bikeways, superhighways, and public streets. The MUTCD was created by...
Continue Reading / / Aug 08, 2011
2009 MUTCD Requirements for Traffic Sign Reflectivity
Cities, towns and other municipalities often have the best of intentions when starting new construction projects; however, guidance is often needed when deciding on appropriate road signage. The 2009 MUTCD, or Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, specifies certain requirements for...
Continue Reading / / Aug 11, 2011
Highway Safety Systems: Run-Off-the-Road Accidents
It is estimated that about one million vehicle crashes occur annually in the United States as a result of run-off-the-road accidents. These include incidents where vehicles leave the roadway and impact ditches, trees, freeway overpasses and other roadside elements. Road safety audits are an...
Continue Reading / / Aug 11, 2011
