This research studies the upgrade programs implemented by Sioux City, IA, Mendocino, CA, Putnam County, NY, and the Insurance Institute of British Columbia, Canada, and identifies other projects that upgraded sign materials. The research evaluates each implementation practice and examines the crash results, including crash types, sign locations in relation to the crashes, time of day, light vs. dark, weather, and other factors that may have influenced the signs’ effectiveness. In addition, state and/or national baseline crash information for the same time periods will help establish trends. 

This study investigated the effect of (legend) luminance and letter size on the information acquisition time and transfer accuracy from simulated traffic signs.

Report FHWA-RD-03-082 presents the results of a study that investigated the nighttime visibility needs of drivers for viewing overhead guide signs and street name signs. This effort reviewed past research and current practices to design a series of field tests. 

The proposed specification falls under the jurisdiction of the AASHTO SOM, Technical Section 4C, Coatings, Paints, Preservatives, Bonding Agents and Traffic Markings. It was approved by the Technical Section for review by the various AASHTO Materials Engineers.