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    Traffic control devices communicate with drivers through markings, signs, and signals. Markings include longitudinal lines along the road, transverse crosswalk markings, and object markers. Signs convey regulations, warnings, or directions. Signals control the flow of traffic at intersections by alternately assigning right of way through red, yellow, and green lights or arrows. Together these devices organize traffic to move safely and efficiently.

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    Traffic control devices communicate with drivers through markings, signs, and signals. Markings include longitudinal lines along the road, transverse crosswalk markings, and object markers. Signs convey regulations, warnings, or directions. Signals control the flow of traffic at intersections by alternately assigning right of way through red, yellow, and green lights or arrows. Together these devices organize traffic to move safely and efficiently.

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    Chapter 6-Traffic Control Devices and Systems Centerlines marking (yellow, white in Eth context)

    %Traffic control devices are the media by which traffic engineers communicate with drivers. È is used to separate traffic traveling in opposite directions
    %Categories of the devices that fall into three È shall be placed on all paved urban arterials and streets
    È Traffic markings, Traffic signs, Traffic signals È Placed also on two-lane, two-way rural highways
    %Traffic markings are the most plentiful traffic devices in use and fall into three broad categories: Lane marking
    È Longitudinal markings
    È Is a single white dashed line separating lanes of traffic in the same direction
    È Transverse markings
    È Object markers and delineators È Is recommended on all highways with two or more adjacent traffic lanes in a single
    %Longitudinal and transverse markings are applied to the roadway surface direction. Note: The dashed lane line indicates that lane changing is permitted.
    %Delineators are small reflectors mounted on lightweight posts Edge marking
    % Colors and Patterns È are a single normal solid white line (right edge) and yellow line (left edge)
    ƒ Yellow markings separate traffic traveling in opposite directions. È are a required standard on freeways, expressways, and rural highways with a traveled way
    ƒ White markings separate traffic traveling in the same direction, and are used for all transverse of 20 ft or more
    markings. In addition used as yellow markings. È are also recommended for rural highways with ADTs over 3,000 veh/day and a 20-ft or wide
    ƒ Red markings delineate roadways that shall not be entered or used by the viewer of the marking.
    Transverse Markings: STOP Line
    ƒ Blue markings are used to delineate parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
    È are almost always used where marked crosswalks exist
    ƒ Black markings are used in conjunction with other markings on light pavements.
    È When used, STOP lines must extend across all approach lanes
    Longitudinal Markings
    È Are placed parallel to the direction of travel Crosswalk Marking
    È It involves centerlines, lane lines, and pavement edge lines. È is recommended at all intersections at which “substantial” conflict between vehicles
    Purpose:- and pedestrians exists
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    È To provide guidance for the placement of vehicles on the traveled way cross-section. 2

    È The use of parallel transverse markings to identify the crosswalk


    È To provide for organized flow and optimal use of the pavement width.

    Parking Space Markings %The installation of a traffic signal requires sound


    È Are not purely transverse, contain both longitudinal and transverse elements engineering judgment, may contain conflicting goals
    È Are officially categorized as transverse markings È Moving traffic in an orderly fashion;
    È Are used to encourage efficient use of parking spaces (it is optional) È Minimizing delay to vehicles and pedestrians;

    Traffic Signs È Reducing crash-producing conflicts; and


    %Traffic signs are devices which control the flow of traffic, warn you of hazards ahead, guide you to your È Maximizing capacity for each intersection
    destination, and inform you of roadway services. approach.
    %Major categories of traffic signs :
    È Regulatory signs - convey information concerning specific traffic regulations. Regulations may
    Possible conflict for 4-leg intersection no signal control
    relate to right-of-way, speed limits, lane usage, parking, or a variety of other functions.
    Lighting
    È Warning signs - are used to inform drivers about upcoming hazards that they might not see or
    % Red light: At a red light, come to a complete stop before you reach the intersection, stop line or
    otherwise be aware of in time to safely react.
    crosswalk. Remain stopped unless turns are allowed on red.
    È Guide signs - provide information on routes, destinations, and services that drivers may be seeking.
    % Yellow light: A yellow light or arrow are cautions warning that the light is about to change.
    Traffic Signals È If you have not entered the intersection, stop.
    %Traffic signals are a controlling device at intersections that applied to drivers, motorcycle riders, È If you are already in the intersection, go through it.
    bicyclists and pedestrians. È Do not speed up to beat the light.
    % Green Arrow: You are permitted to drive in a lane marked with a green arrow signal.
    %Are used to promote the orderly movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and to prevent excessive
    delay to traffic. Are used to avoid possible conflicts at intersection.

    3 4
    Types of traffic signals (more commonly used) Disadvantages
    È Traffic control signals
    È Pedestrian Signals ÈExcessive delay (may be due to cycle lengths that are either too long or too)
    Traffic Control Signals ÈExcessive disobedience of the signal indications
    %It is the ultimate form of intersection control: Right of way Yield/Stop Signal ÈSignificance increase in the frequency of collision (especially rear-end collision)
    %Traffic control signals are often considered a universal remedy for all traffic problems at intersections ÈIncreased use of less adequate route as road users attempt to avoid traffic control signal
    %It can substantially reduce the number and nature of intersection conflicts because it alternately assigns
    right of way to specific movements Pedestrian Signals
    %The MUTCD( Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) specifies two critical standards with respect %Walking man (steady): The new “WALK’ indication is the image of a walking person in the color
    to traffic control signals: white. This indicates that it is permissible for a pedestrian to enter the crosswalk to begin crossing the
    È A traffic control signal shall be operated in either a steady-state (stop and go) mode or a flashing
    street.
    mode (ever bright) at all times.
    È STOP signs shall not be used in conjunction with any traffic control signal operation %Upraised hand (flashing): The new “DON’T WALK’ indication is an upraised hand in the color

    Advantages Portland orange. In the flashing mode, it indicates that no pedestrian may enter the crosswalk to begin

    È Improved safety, Increased capacity crossing the street but that those already crossing may continue safely.
    È Reduce the frequency of certain types of crashes (e.g. right-angle crashes) %Upraised hand (steady). In the steady mode, the upraised hand indicates that no pedestrian should
    È Provide orderly movement of traffic through a complex situation begin crossing and that no pedestrian should still be in the crosswalk.
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    È Can be coordinated to provide continuous flow of traffic on certain routes 6

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