Citation

Hildebrand ED, Wilson FR, Galvin NC. ITE J. 1998; 68(7): 34-36.

Affiliation

Univ of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Can

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Institute of Transportation Engineers)

DOI

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PMID

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Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the operational impacts associated with changing the design criteria for marking no-passing zones on two-lane rural highways. The research explored the premise that the striping guidelines, defined by the manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, should be changed to reflect a lowered target height equivalent to the standard minimum height for passenger vehicle headlights of 60 cm. An underlying assumption of the research was that as daytime running lights (DRL) become more prevalent, drivers will grow more accustomed to identifying oncoming vehicles by the presence of DRLs before initiating maneuvers. Consequential reduction in passing opportunities and changes in operational service levels were quantified.

Language: en