Will Connected and Autonomous Vehicles change the landscape of signage standardization? Will Connected and Autonomous Vehicles change the landscape of signage standardization? Anonym / Wednesday, June 19, 2019 0 12916 Article rating: 5.0 On June 19, 2019 at the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Task Force Meeting, updates on signage and pavement marking uniformity were the main topics of discussion. With CAVs entering U.S. roadways every day, the need for uniformity is growing exponentially. Transformational technologies on CAVs raise new questions for groups like the NCUTCD, such as signage that appears on the exterior of CAVs. For instance, many autonomous vehicles (AVs) manufacturers have their own signage displays on the exterior of the vehicle that alert human drivers and pedestrians of the CAV’s intentions on the roadway. Read more
Sensor technology in roadway infrastructure Sensor technology in roadway infrastructure How devices are strengthening the lines of communication between human and automated drivers SuperUser Account / Friday, April 12, 2019 0 28686 Article rating: 4.5 For many departments of transportation (DOTs), the collection and sending of real-time traffic data to roadway users is high priority. One way agencies nationwide are achieving this goal is through the use of sensor technology in roadway infrastructure, such as pavement markings or signs, allowing them to strengthen Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication. Read more
Sign Luminance Effect on Info Acquisition - Iowa -2008 Anonym / Friday, November 30, 2018 0 0 Article rating: No rating This study investigated the effect of (legend) luminance and letter size on the information acquisition time and transfer accuracy from simulated traffic signs. Read more
Key Facts Regarding Street Sign and Sign Retroreflectivity Requirements Anonym / Friday, November 30, 2018 0 0 Article rating: No rating Read more
Minimum Retroreflectivity Levels for Overhead Guide Signs and Street-Name Signs Anonym / Friday, November 30, 2018 0 0 Article rating: No rating Report FHWA-RD-03-082 presents the results of a study that investigated the nighttime visibility needs of drivers for viewing overhead guide signs and street name signs. This effort reviewed past research and current practices to design a series of field tests. Read more
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