Mobile Table Test
Lane Departure Countermeasures | Highest Speed Impact (mph) | CMF1 | Other Crash Impacts1 | Costs2 | Usage Within Iowa | Iowa-Specific Guidance | ||||||
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Chevrons/signs/oversized chevrons | ||||||||||||
chevrons | -1.6 | 0.75 to 0.96 | N/A | $ | common | refer to MUTCD | ||||||
chevrons/warning signs | N/A | 0.56 | N/A | $ | common | refer to MUTCD | ||||||
oversized chevrons | N/A | N/A | N/A | $ | occasional | |||||||
On-pavement markings | ||||||||||||
on-pavement curve sign | -7 | N/A | N/A | $ | limited | |||||||
Vertical treatments | ||||||||||||
post mounted delineators | -8 | 0.70 to 0.80 | N/A | $ | limited | refer to MUTCD | ||||||
conspicuity for chevron posts | -2.2 | N/A | N/A | $ | limited | |||||||
Dynamic speed feedback signs | ||||||||||||
DSFS on curves | -7.9 | 0.93 to 0.95 | N/A | $$ | limited | |||||||
Longitudinal rumble strips | ||||||||||||
centerline rumble strips | N/A | 0.67 to 0.91 | -25 to -37% | $$$ | occasional | |||||||
shoulder rumble strips | N/A | 0.79 to 0.90 | -8 to -70% | $$$ | common | |||||||
edgeline rumble stripes | N/A | 0.50 to 1.30 | N/A | $$$ | tested | |||||||
Roadway treatments | ||||||||||||
paved shoulder | N/A | 0.81 | -8% | $$$ | widespread | Section 3D-6 Iowa Design manual | ||||||
Safety Edge | N/A | 0.94 | $$ | occasional | Section 3D-6 Iowa Design manual | |||||||
high friction treatment | N/A | N/A | -20 to -25% | $$ | limited | |||||||
Lane narrowing | ||||||||||||
wider edge lines | N/A | 0.38 | -27% | $ | no experience | |||||||
Lane narrowing |