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Evaluation of alternative sign replacement strategies /

alternative sign replacement strategies; and a sensitivity

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCaleb, James Bradley
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
Subjects:
Major civil engineering.
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:alternative sign replacement strategies; and a sensitivity
analysis of key variables within the economic analysis. The
be maintained for ....signs which apply to all roads open to
established, the public will expect the Texas Department of
expected minimum retroreflectivity values. This thesis
follow them. The establishment of the final minimum
framework containing minimum levels of retroreflectivity.
in the MUTCD as guidelines; however, once they have been
included in the next edition of the (MUTCD). The proposed
includes a review of previous work on retroreflectivity and
material, manpower, and other expenditures are minimized,
minimum retroreflectivity values are likely to be presented
on Uniform traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to include a
public travel. The purpose for developing such values is
recommendations in this study will allow TXDOT to implement
related subjects; interviews with TXDOT personnel; surveys of
resulting in an overall benefit to TXDOT. Based on this
retroreflectivity data in Texas; an economic analysis of
retroreflectivity values and guidelines will have a
retroreflectivity values and to effectively manage the
review and analysis, it is recommended that TXDOT implement a
sign crews- the collection and evaluation of sign
Sign Management/Inventory System to meet the expected minimum
significant impact on TXDOT. The objective of this thesis
standard for a minimum level of retroreflectivity that must
state traffic engineers, TXDOT district personnel and TXDOT
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proposed a
The final minimum retroreflectivity values are expected to be
the most cost-effective sign replacement procedure at the
The Secretary of Transportation was directed by Congress, in
the U.S. DOT Appropriations Act of 1992, to revise the manuel
time the new standards go into effect. This will ensure that
to implement in replacing traffic signs that do not meet the
to insure that signs maintain a level of performance related
to the minimum visibility requirements of drivers. In 1993
traffic signs on Texas' highways.
Transportation (TXDOT) and other transportation agencies to
was to determine the most cost effective strategy for TXDOT
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xii, 152 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: 123-125.