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
Retroreflectivity
What is Retroreflectivity?
Signs and markings are effective at night because they have been designed to reflect light from a vehicle's headlamps back to the driver. The technical term for this characteristic is … [Read more...] about What is 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
Minimum Retroreflectivity for Signs and Markings
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will likely set guidelines for retroreflectivity of in-service signs and pavement markings in the next two years. (Retroreflectivity is the kind of … [Read more...] about Minimum Retroreflectivity for Signs and Markings