When: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET
This webinar is led by the ITE Traffic Engineering Council.
Webinar Description:
Within the U.S. and Canada, there are approximately 3.3 million miles of rural roadways (over 70% of total roadways). More than half of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. and Canada occur on rural roads. Approximately 2,700 fatalities per year occur at rural intersections in the U.S. and Canada, and this represents nearly 10 percent of all traffic fatalities in these countries.
Many rural roads do not have posted speed limits, and are subject to statewide statuary speed limits of 50 to 75 miles per hour (80-120 km/h). Stop signs on rural roads are often unexpected. The minimum standard is often a single stop sign measuring 30” x 30”, mounted five (5) feet high and at least twelve (12) feet off the edge of pavement. Many of these roads are also unstriped. Large improvements in safety performance can be achieved through additional or larger signage and traffic striping, including wider edge lines. Edge and centerline rumble strips have also proven to be quite effective in improving safety.
This webinar will discuss means of improving safety performance by optimizing sign placement, adding additional signs or increasing sign size, and adding or widening pavement markings. Real world examples will be provided as well.
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Fees:
ITE Members: Free
Non-Members: $79.00
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