An evaluation of guide signing at right multilane freeway exits with optional lanes /
alternative signs. The results of the laboratory experiment
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1995.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | alternative signs. The results of the laboratory experiment alternatives to better communicate the optional lane alternatives using diagonal arrows over the optional lane areas of research were identified. between and within many states. The Texas Manual on Uniform can be devoted to guide signing information, careful comprehension could be realized through the use of the consideration must be given to the content of each sign. convey upcoming interchange geometry, but not so much as to current method of signing to determine if increased driver diverse, non-uniform guide signing applications around the EXIT" to help communicate the optional lane. In addition, for further research. The lack of explicit instruction in the from the use of alternative guide signs. Recommendations Guide signs should contain enough information to clearly In urban areas, complex geometric situations make the guide multilane exits. This research tested guide signing MUTCD on how to sign multilane interchanges has led to nation. A review of nationwide practices as part of this overload the driver's ability to process information. Previous studies have identified improving communication of research found that guide signing treatments are different showed that marginal improvements in comprehension resulted signing task difficult. Since only a limited amount of space situation. One alternative included use of the phrase "MAY tested to see if they were of benefit in helping communicate the optional lane situation at a multilane exit as an area the optional lane. The alternatives were tested against the Traffic Control Devices explicitly recommends signs for were also tested. Finally, forms of pull-thru signing were were made as to the use of freeway guide signs, and further |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Civil Engineering". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | xi, 121 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |