交通工程学：4-TrafficControlDevices课程.pdfVIP

Traffic Control Devices Traffic control devices （交通控制设施） Traffic makings （交通标线） Traffic signs （交通标志） Traffic signals （交通信号） The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices  MUTCD  2009 version / History and Background Traffic control devices The purpose of traffic control devices is to promote highway safety and efficiency by providing for orderly movement of all road users on streets and highways Basic requirements Fulfill a need Command attention Convey a clear, simple message Command respect of road users Give adequate time for a proper response Contents of the MUTCD Detailed standards for the physical design of the device, specifying shape, size, colors, legend types and sizes, and special legend Detailed standards and guidelines on where devices should be located with respect to traveled way Warrants, or conditions, （适用条件）that justify the use of a particular device Legal aspect of the MUTCD Standard Shall or shall not “应”、“不应” Guidance Should or should not “宜”、“不宜” Option May or may not “可”、“不必” Support Page 75 Communicating with the driver  Color （颜色）  Shape （形状）  Pattern （样式） Pattern is used in the application of traffic markings  Legend （图案、文字） Signs often use specific legend to transmit the details of the message being transmitted Traffic markings （交通标线） Longitudinal markings Transverse markings Object markers and delineators – are small object mounted reflectors – delineators are small reflectors mounted on lightweight posts and are used as roadside markers to help drivers in proper positioning during inclement weather, when standard markings are not visible Colors  Yellow Separate traffic traveling in opposi