Effective Deployment of Radar Speed Signs

Effective Deployment of Radar Speed Signs

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Report

Authors: Veneziano, David; Hayden, Larry; Ye, Jared Publisher: Ohio University Report Number (if applicable):   Year:

2010

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Effective Deployment of Radar Speed Signs
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Resource Abstract:

The objectives of this research were to establish what situations warrant radar speed signs, whether they have been effective in similar applications, where such signs should be located (both setting and placement), and what technical specifications should be adhered to when procuring, operating and maintaining them. These objectives were pursued through a review of research reports and documentation conducted nationally and internationally, as well as the engineering practices and policies employed in California and by other states and localities. Based on this review, as well as a review of maintenance practices and evaluation of the effectiveness of such signage in applications similar to those intended for use in California, warrants and specifications were developed to guide future applications of radar speed signs. Two levels of guidance were developed: general guidance and location-specific guidance.