Investigation of Retroreflective Pavement Markers (RPMs) in Rumble Strips

The use of snowplows in northern Texas frequently results in loss of retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs). The loss of RPMs is not only costly, but also creates unsafe driving conditions during inclement weather. Research Project 0-6995- Determine Use of Alternative Retroreflective Pavement Markers (RPMs) on Highways with Centerline Rumble Strips and Winter Weather Pavement Marking Improvements showed that rumble strips can be used in a multi-functional way to provide not only sound awareness, but also protect the retroreflective pavement markers from snowplows. The aims of this implementation project are to build upon the findings of Research Project 0-6995 and to (1) validate the visibility results of the RPMs in rumble strips from different distances and vehicle speeds and (2) confirm the long-term performance of the markers in rumble strips.

• Record URL:
  https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/Presto/project=5-6995-01
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Implementation of TxDOT Research Project 0-6995

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $439072
• Contract Numbers:

  5-6995-01

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Texas Department of Transportation

  125 E. 11th Street
  Austin, TX  United States  78701-2483
• Managing Organizations:

  Texas Department of Transportation

  125 E. 11th Street
  Austin, TX  United States  78701-2483
• Project Managers:

  Adediwura, Jade

• Performing Organizations:

  Center for Transportation Research

  3925 W. Braker Lane
  Austin, TX  United States  78759
• Principal Investigators:

  Ferron, Raissa

• Start Date: 20211025
• Expected Completion Date: 20230831
• Actual Completion Date: 20230831

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Materials; Reflectorized road markings; Road marking materials; Rumble strips; Snowplows; Winter maintenance
• Geographic Terms: Texas
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01841996
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Texas Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: 5-6995-01
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Apr 7 2022 11:03AM