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Traffic Control Device (TCD) Consortium (3)

The Traffic Control Devices (TCD) Consortium was originally established in 2003. It was previously Pooled Fund Project TPF-5(065) and TPF-5(316). All new Funding Commitments will need to be made on the Pooled Fund Website to this new project and all new funds will be transferred to the Lead State/Agency by the partners. The Lead State/Agency will have the responsibility for Receiving, Obligating, Expending, and Balancing the funding for this project. OBJECTIVES: To assemble a consortium composed of state departments of transportation (DOTs); additional interested entities or organizations; County, regional, and/or local transportation agencies; and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program offices to meet national and state needs in support of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Activities of the consortium include: a) Identify human factors, safety, and operational issues related to TCDs; b) Select new and existing TCDs for evaluation; c) Initiate and monitor research projects; d) Disseminate results; and e) Facilitate collaboration and information sharing among members.

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  • Accession Number: 01730919
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
  • Contract Numbers: TPF-5(447)
  • Files: RIP, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Feb 13 2020 5:19PM