This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices in the
design, selection, and application of rumble strips at work zones. The information
presented here is based on a review of research reports and work zone manuals
from a selection of state and local highway agencies, discussions with highway
officials, and field observations of a selection of highway construction projects.
The report presents an assessment of the state-of-the-practice and makes recommendations
for further research and inclusions in the future revisions of the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
1. Report No.
FHWA-TS-89-037
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2.
Government Accession No. |
3.
Recipient's Catalog No. |
4. Title and Subtitle
Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Use of Rumble Strips in Work
Zones
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5. Report Date
July 1989
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6. Performing Organization
Code
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7. Author(s)
Errol C. Noel, Ziad A. Sabra, Conrad L. Dudek
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8. Performing Organization
No.
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9. Performing Organization
Name and Address
Contractor: Daniel Consultants, Inc.
Columbia,
Maryland
Subcontractor: Dudek & Assoc.,
Bryan,
Texas
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10. Work Unit No.
(TRAIS)
NCP 3A9a 0073
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11. Contract or Grant
No.
DTFH61-88-X-00007
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12. Sponsoring Agency
Name and Address
Federal Highway Administration
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, Virginia 22101-2296
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13. Type of Report
and Period Covered
Final Report
May 1988 - May 1989
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14. Sponsoring Agency
Code
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15. Supplementary
Notes
FHWA Contract Manager: Guenther Lerch, HRT-20
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16. Abstract
This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices
in the design, selection, and application of rumble strips at work zones.
The information presented here is based on a review of research reports
and work zone manuals from a selection of state and local highway agencies,
discussions with highway officials, and field observations of a selection
of highway construction projects. The report presents an assessment
of the state-of-the-practice and makes recommendations for further research
and inclusions in the future revisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.
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17. Key Words
rumble strips, audible delineators, audible stimuli, work zones, raised
pavement, grooved pavement
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18. Distribution
Statement
No restrictions. This document is available to the public through the
National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.
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19. Security Classification
(of this report)
Unclassified
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20.
Security Classification (of this page)
Unclassified
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21. No. of Pages
55
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22. Price |