Despite concerns among suppliers of orange construction barrels, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to join about 20 other states in switching to the new and more costly reflective … [Read more...] about MDOT to Pay More for Brighter Orange Barrels
Sign Sheeting
Dousing a Burn: Evidence Shows Steady Warning Light is Ineffective
Work zone channelization devices provide invaluable information to motorists on what to expect ahead. Even though the majority of construction work is done during the day, the work zone channelization … [Read more...] about Dousing a Burn: Evidence Shows Steady Warning Light is Ineffective
Determination of Traffic Control Device Selection for Nighttime Maintenance of Traffic
Each year more than 700 fatalities occur nationally due to vehicular accidents within work zones. New developments and technologies have paved the way for the creation of diamond grade sheeting, a … [Read more...] about Determination of Traffic Control Device Selection for Nighttime Maintenance of Traffic
Guidelines for Evaluating Public Interest Findings and Certifications for Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Control Signs
This document provides additional information for Divisions of Federal Highway Administration to assist in decision-making in this specialized technical area. This document was requested by the … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Evaluating Public Interest Findings and Certifications for Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Control Signs
Minimum Sign Retroreflectivity Requirements
New national requirements for minimum retroreflectivity levels that must be maintained for traffic signs and the types of retroreflective sheeting materials that can be used. … [Read more...] about Minimum Sign Retroreflectivity Requirements
3M™ Vinyl Roll-Up Sign Sheeting Series RS30
Series RS30 vinyl roll-up sign sheeting consists of retroreflective microprisms formed on a flexible, glossy and UV-stabilized polymeric film, designed for the production of roll up traffic control … [Read more...] about 3M™ Vinyl Roll-Up Sign Sheeting Series RS30