Outline for Sections in Reorganized Part 3

November 6, 2009October 16, 2009

Roman Numeral = MUTCD Part

Uppercase Letter = MUTCD Chapter

Arabic Number = MUTCD Section

Lowercase letter = general content within a section

  1. Part 3
  2. Introduction
  3. Purpose of Markings
  4. Functions and Limitations
  5. Standardization of Application
  6. Marking principles in other parts of the MUTCD
  7. TTC, schools, grade crossings, bikes
  8. Marking Principles
  9. Color
  10. Yellow
  11. White
  12. Other colors
  13. Width [Emphasis]
  14. Normal line
  15. Wide line
  16. Patterns
  17. Single line, double line
  18. Solid, broken, dotted line
  19. Retroreflectivity
  20. Minimum retroreflectivity
  21. Materials
  22. Probably shouldn’t deal with what materials can be used. Would be better to address general appearance/characteristics of a marking material
  23. Need to appear as a solid line to the driver
  24. Need to have sufficient durability to meet minimum retroreflectivity
  25. Maintain color in day and night
  26. May need to provide some level of skid resistance.
  27. Design of Longitudinal Markings
  28. Line Widths
  29. Normal is x wide
  30. Wide is twice normal
  31. Center Line
  32. Passing permited both directions
  33. Passing permitted one direction
  34. Passing prohibited both directions
  35. Two way left turn lane lines
  36. Lane Line
  37. Edge Line
  38. Dotted Line Extensions
  39. Lane Drop Markings
  40. Channelizing Lines
  41. HOV Lane Markings
  42. Bike Lane Lines
  43. Design of Transverse Markings
  44. Stop Line
  45. Yield Line
  46. Crosswalks
  47. Shoulder Marking (diagonal marking)
  48. Speed Measurement Marking
  49. Speed Reduction Marking
  50. Design of Spot Markings
  51. Gore Marking (Chevron)
  52. Obstruction Marking
  53. Do not block intersection
  54. Speed hump marking
  55. Design of Words, Numbers, and Symbols [combine this chapter with preceding]
  56. Words and Numbers
  57. Symbols
  58. Airplane symbol (Nevada and others) for speed enforcement
  59. Arrows
  60. Lane use arrows
  61. Merge arrows
  62. Wrong way arrows
  63. Route Markers
  64. HOV Marking
  65. Handicapped Symbol
  66. Pparking space marking
  67. Design of Pavement Markers
  68. Buttons
  69. RRPMs
  70. Internally Illuminated
  71. Flush
  72. Application of Longitudinal Markings
  73. Center Line and No Passing Zone Markings
  74. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  75. When center lines markings shall/should/may be used (warrants)
  76. When no passing zone markings shall/should/may be used
  77. Two-Way Left Turn Lane Marking
  78. Lane LMine Markings
  79. When lane line markings shall/should/may be used
  80. Edge Line Markings
  81. When edge line markings shall/should/may be used (warrants)
  82. Lane and Pavement Width Reduction Markings
  83. Use of RPMs to Supplement Longitudinal Markings
  84. Use of RPMs to Substitute for Longitudinal Markings
  85. Do we need a section related to non-longitudinal markings? (substitute or supplement)
  86. Reversible Lanes
  87. Truck Climbing Lane/Passing Lane (Covered Under Lane Line Use, Delineators, and No Passing Zones)
  88. Speed Reduction and Speed Measurement Marking

10.Pavement Markers

  1. Preferential Lane Markings
  2. Railroad Crossing Markings
  3. Cross reference to Part 8
  4. Bicycle Lane Markings
  5. Cross reference to Part 9
  1. Application of Markings at Intersections
  2. Stop and Yield Lines at Intersections
  3. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  4. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings at intersections
  5. Shall should may conditions
  6. Distinguish between stop and yield lines if appropriate
  7. Crosswalk Markings at Intersection
  8. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  9. Turn Lane and Turn Bay Markings at Intersections
  10. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  11. Line Extensions Through Intersections
  12. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  13. Explain when it is appropriate to use line extensions for turn or through lanes at an intersection
  14. Do Not Block Intersection Markings
  15. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  16. Pavement Word and Symbol Markings at Intersections
  17. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  18. Mandatory turn lanes, lane use arrows, ONLYs, Yield Ahead symbol, and STOP word that shall/should/may apply to intersections
  19. Marking Islands at Intersections
  20. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking
  21. Describe when you need to mark or create an island at an intersection
  22. Need to decide whether to address islands here or in other section (H.1 or H.2)
  23. Addition or Reduction of Lanes at an Intersection
  24. This may be new material for the MUTCD
  25. Includes situation where through lane becomes a mandatory turn lane
  26. Includes acceleration and deceleration lanes
  27. Flared lane treatments
  28. Diverging Diamond [other names??] – future item of discussion
  29. Application of Markings at Mid-Block Crossings
  30. New material????
  31. Application of Freeway Markings
  32. Freeway Entrance Ramp Markings
  33. Single lane entry
  34. Multilane entry
  35. Freeway Exit Ramp Markings
  36. Single lane exit
  37. Multilane exit
  38. Freeway Lane Drop Markings
  39. Freeway Added Lane and Lane Reduction Markings

4.

  1. Freeway Optional Lane Markings
  2. Preferential Lane Markings
  3. Freeway Gore Markings
  4. Recovery Lane Markings
  5. Exit ramps to Frontage Road Markings
  1. Application of Markings for Obstacles [better word than obstacles]
  2. Non-Traversable Raised Medians or Islands
  3. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking (see Chapter I, Section 7)
  4. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
  5. Shall should may conditions

1.

  1. Traversable Flush (Painted) Islands
  2. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking (see Chapter I, Section 7)
  3. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
  4. Shall should may conditions
  5. Obstructions in the Roadway
  6. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking(see Chapter E, Section 2)
  7. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
  8. Shall should may conditions

3.

  1. Humps, Bumps, and Dips in the Roadway
  2. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking (see Chapter E, Section 4)
  3. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
  4. Shall should may conditions

4.

  1. Curbs
  2. Support statement that cross references section on design for this type of marking(Is there a section in Design related to this?)
  3. Describe when it is appropriate to use these markings
  4. Shall should may conditions
  1. Roundabout Markings
  2. Likely to be the same sections as in the new MUTCD
  3. Need to add cross-references to related sections
  4. Delineators
  5. Colored pavements
  6. Channelizing devices and barricades
  7. Rumble strips and rumble stripes
  8. Specialized applications
  9. Toll road markings
  10. Toll plazas
  11. Managed lanes
  12. HOT
  13. Vehicle class
  14. Bus rapid transit

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