This article discusses the FHWA minimum requirements for retroreflectivity that must be maintained for traffic signs and pavement markings. … [Read more...] about Reflecting Back
Retroreflectivity
Minimum In-Service Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings
The research presented in this paper was used as the basis for the development of minimum retroreflectivity recommendations for pavement markings. … [Read more...] about Minimum In-Service Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings
Factors Affecting Sign Retroreflectivity
This study was undertaken to better understand the factors that may affect road sign retroreflectivity, specifically age and physical orientation. A better understanding of these factors could provide … [Read more...] about Factors Affecting Sign Retroreflectivity
New NHTSA Study Confirms Reflective Tape on Big Trucks Reduces Crashes, Fatalities
A new study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that the reflective tape now being required to make trailers on big trucks easier … [Read more...] about New NHTSA Study Confirms Reflective Tape on Big Trucks Reduces Crashes, Fatalities
Safety Comes out at Night: ATSSA’s Newest Video, “Night Lights” Shows How It All Glows
Night Lights, an ATSSA-produced 10-minute video on retroflectivity, debuted at the ATSSA Traffic Expo on Feb. 18, 2001. Funded by the FHWA, "Night Lights" examines the very technical issue of … [Read more...] about Safety Comes out at Night: ATSSA’s Newest Video, “Night Lights” Shows How It All Glows
The Importance of Retroreflectivity
In the U.S., almost one half of all traffic fatalities occur during hours of darkness. However, one lne fourth of the travel takes place during the night. This article discusses the characteristics of … [Read more...] about The Importance of Retroreflectivity