Outlines of Part 3 of MUTCD
Chapter 3A. Introduction
Section 3A.01 Purpose of Markings
Section 3A.02 Functions and Limitations
Section 3A.03 Standardization of Application
Section 3A.04 Markings Principles in Other Parts of the MUTCD
TTC, schools, grade crossings, bikes
Section 3A.05 Marking language that is in other part of the Manual
Chapter 3B. Marking Principles
Section 3B.01 Color
Section 3B.02 Width
Section 3B.03 Patterns
Section 3B.04 Retroreflectivity
Section 3B.05 Material
Chapter 3C. Purposes for specific markings
Section 3C.01 Purposes of Longitudinal Markings
a. Center Line
b. Lane Line
c. Edge Line
d. Dotted Line Extensions
e. Lane Drop Markings
f. Lane-Reduction Transition Markings
Section 3C.02 Purpose of Transverse Markings
a. Stop and Yield Lines
b. Crosswalks
c. Shoulder Markings (Diagonal Markings)
d. Speed Measurement and Speed Reduction Markings
Section 3C.03 Purpose of Spot Markings
a. Gore Marking (Chevron)
b. ObstructionMarkings
c. Do Not Block Intersection
d. Speed Hump and Advance Speed Hump Markings
Section 3C.04 Purpose of Words, Numbers and Symbols
a. Word, Symbol and Arrow Markings
b. Preferential Lane Word and Symbol Markings
c. Parking Space Marking
Section 3C.04 Purpose of Raised Pavement Markers
Chapter 3d. Design of Longitudinal Markings
Section 3D.01 Line Widths
Section 3D.02 Center Line
a. Passing permitted both directions
b. Passing permitted one direction
c. Passing prohibited both directions
d. Two way left turn lane lines
Section 3D.03 Lane Line
Section 3D.04 Edge Line Section 3D.05 Dotted Line Extensions
Section 3D.06 Lane Drop Markings
Section 3D.07 Channelizing Markings
Section 3D.08 HOV Lane Markings
Section 3D.09 Bike Lane Lines
Chapter 3E. Design of transverse Markings
Section 3E.01 Stop Lines
Section 3E.02 Yield Lines
Section 3E.03 Crosswalks
Section 3E.04 Shoulder Marking (Diagonal Marking)
Section 3E.05 Speed Measurement Marking
Section 3E.06 Speed Reduction Marking
CHAPTER 3F. Design of Spot Markings [combine with next]
Section 3F.01 Gore Marking (Chevron)
Section 3F.02 Obstruction Marking
Section 3F.03 Do not block intersection
Section 3F.04 Speed hump marking
CHAPTER 3G. Design of Words, Numbers, and Symbols [combine this chapter with preceding] (Jim Kel, Dannielle, Jim S)
Section 3G.01 Words and Numbers
Section 3G.02 Symbols
a. Airplane symbol (Nevada and others) for speed enforcement
Section 3G.03 Arrows
a. Lane use arrows
b. Merge arrows
c. Wrong way arrows
Section 3G.04 Route Markers
Section 3G.05 HOV Marking
Section 3G.06 Handicapped Symbol
Section 3G.07 Parking space marking
CHAPTER 3H. Design of Pavement Markers (Jeff T, Jim Kal, Peter A, P.D.)
Section 3H.01 Buttons
Section 3H.02 RRPMs
Section 3H.03 Internally Illuminated
Section 3H.04 Flush
CHAPTER 3I. Application of Longitudinal Markings (Tom, Arturo, Sue, Zoubir)
Section 3I.01 Center Line and No Passing Zone Markings
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
b. When center lines markings shall/should/may be used (warrants)
c. When no passing zone markings shall/should/may be used
Section 3I.02 Two-Way Left Turn Lane Marking
Section 3I.03 Lane Line Markings
a. When lane line markings shall/should/may be used
Section 3I.04 Edge Line Markings
a. When edge line markings shall/should/may be used (warrants)
Section 3I.05 Lane and Pavement Width Reduction Markings
Section 3I.06 Use of RPMs to Supplement Longitudinal Markings
Section 3I.07 Use of RPMs to Substitute for Longitudinal Markings
a. Do we need a section related to non-longitudinal markings? (substitute or supplement)
Section 3I.08 Reversible Lanes
Section 3I.09 Truck Climbing Lane/Passing Lane (Covered Under Lane Line Use, Delineators, and No Passing Zones)
Section 3I.10 Speed Reduction and Speed Measurement Marking
Section 3I.11 Preferential Lane Markings
Section 3I.12 Railroad Crossing Markings
a. Cross reference to Part 8
Section 3I.13 Bicycle Lane Markings
a. Cross reference to Part 9
CHAPTER 3J. Application of Markings at Intersections (Zoubir, Jim Kel, Steve V, Jim E, Ross, Eric H)
Section 3J.01 Stop and Yield Lines at Intersections
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
b. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings at intersections
c. Shall should may conditions
d. Distinguish between stop and yield lines if appropriate
Section 3J.02 Crosswalk Markings at Intersection
e. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
Section 3J.03 Turn Lane and Turn Bay Markings at Intersections
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
Section 3J.04 Line Extensions Through Intersections
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
b. Explain when it is appropriate to use line extensions for turn or through lanes at an intersection
Section 3J.05 Do Not Block Intersection Markings
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
Section 3J.06 Pavement Word and Symbol Markings at Intersections
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
b. Mandatory turn lanes, lane use arrows, ONLYs, Yield Ahead symbol, and STOP word that shall/should/may apply to intersections
Section 3J.07 Marking Islands at Intersections
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
b. Describe when you need to mark or create an island at an intersection
c. Need to decide whether to address islands here or in other section (H.1 or H.2)
Section 3J.08 Addition or Reduction of Lanes at an Intersection
a. This may be new material for the MUTCD
b. Includes situation where through lane becomes a mandatory turn lane
c. Includes acceleration and deceleration lanes
d. Flared lane treatments
Section 3J.09 Diverging Diamond [other names??] – future item of discussion
CHAPTER 3K. Application of Markings at Mid-Block Crossings (TBD)
Section 3K.01 New material????
CHAPTER 3L. Application of Freeway Markings (Tim T, Steve M, Scott Z, Aaron W)
Section 3L.01 Freeway Entrance Ramp Markings
a. Single lane entry
b. Multilane entry
Section 3L.02 Freeway Exit Ramp Markings
a. Single lane exit
b. Multilane exit
Section 3L.03 Freeway Lane Drop Markings
Section 3L.04 Freeway Added Lane and Lane Reduction Markings
Section 3L.05 Freeway Optional Lane Markings
Section 3L.06 Preferential Lane Markings
Section 3L.07 Freeway Gore Markings
Section 3L.08 Recovery Lane Markings
Section 3L.09 Exit ramps to Frontage Road Markings
Section 3B.04 White Lane Line Pavement Markings and Warrants
CHAPTER 3M. Application of Markings for Obstacles [better word than obstacles] (Dave W, Ross, Larry C)
Section 3M.01 Non-Traversable Medians or Islands
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking (see Chapter I, Section 7)
b. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
c. Shall should may conditions
Section 3M.02 Traversable (Painted) Islands
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking (see Chapter I, Section 7)
b. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
c. Shall should may conditions
Section 3M.03 Obstructions in the Roadway
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking(see Chapter E, Section 2)
b. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
c. Shall should may conditions
Section 3M.04 Humps, Bumps, and Dips in the Roadway
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking (see Chapter E, Section 4)
b. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
c. Shall should may conditions
Section 3M.05 Curbs
a. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking(Is there a section in Design related to this?)
b. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
c. Shall should may conditions
CHAPTER 3N. Roundabout Markings
a. Need to add cross-references to related sections
CHAPTER 3O. Delineators (Jim Kal, David J)
CHAPTER 3P. ISLANDS
CHAPTER 3Q. Colored pavements (Mike H, Joy)
CHAPTER 3R. Channelizing devices and barricades (Mike H)
CHAPTER 3S. Rumble strips and rumble stripes (TBD)
CHAPTER 3S. Specialized applications (Joe)
Section 3S.01 Toll road markings
a. Toll plazas
Section 3S.02 Managed lanes
a. HOT
b. HOV
c. Bicycle Lanes
d. Vehicle class
e. Bus rapid transit
f. Active Traffic Management
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