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... 31 NCHRP Synthesis on Rumble Strip Practices 46-13 Dear State DOT Safety/Traffic Engineer The Transportation Research Board (TRB) is preparing a synthesis on Practice of Rumble Strips and Rumble Stripes.
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... 32 Intermittent Gap is a gap created between continuous application of the rumble line, for pre-determined situations such as intersections, major driveways, bridge decks, etc. Edge Line Rumble Stripe is a special type of shoulder rumble strip placed directly at the edge of the travel lane with the edge line pavement marking placed through the line of rumble strips.
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... 33 5) What conditions impact your agency's SHOULDER rumble strip policy or guidelines?
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... 34 Check all that apply Audible Ranges None Inside vehicle Outside vehicle Design/Installation Practices -- General 7) Do you apply a sealant over rumble strips?
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... 35 15) Does your agency have specifications regarding the TACTILE ranges that a rumble strip should produce?
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... 36 22) What are the typical dimensions for shoulder rumble strips?
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... 37 26) Does your agency install center line rumble strips intermittently?
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... 38 Design/Installation Practices -- Rumble Stripe 30) Does your agency use edge line rumble stripes?
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... 39 34) Please identify under which conditions these measurements are made: Dry Continuous Wetting (during rain)
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... 40 41) Do winter maintenance operations vary based on the presence of rumble strips (snow removal, sanding, salt and brine applications)
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... 41 52) Does your agency use rumble stripes as a wet night visibility solution?
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... 42 61) Does your rumble strip policy/guidance address Motorcycle safety complaints?
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... 43 68) Has your agency developed fact sheets/brochures regarding the benefits of rumble strips to communicate with the public?

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