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Cards in this set: Term Traffic Control Devices (TCD) Definition markings, signs (shape color & message), signals Term MUTCD Definition Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Term Airbags Deploy At? Definition 14 mph (10-15) Term Traffic Engineering Definition The phase (Φ) of trans. engineering that deals primarily w/ traffic operations and TCD's for highways. Term When NHTSA changes "accidents" to "crashes"/"collisions" Definition 1997- "accident implies somebodies fault" Term One council of the ITE Definition Expert Witness council (Doc Bob was chair of this) Term 3 elements of collision (%'s of failure/fault) Definition 1. Driver 70-90% 2. Environment (Design of Roadway, Weather, etc) 20-30% 3. Vehicle 5-10% Term example of accident reconstruction always changing because of technology Definition ABS leaves smaller skid marks Term EDR Definition Event Data Recorder- Black Box of the car Term expert witness looks at what issues? Definition signing issue, speed issue, stopping distance Term What to look at in crash (evidence)? Definition Crash Report, photographs, skidmarks Term CIRT Definition Critical Investigation Report Team  When there is a crash where there is a fatality, they come. Term What to know about skidmarks Definition They aren't rubber- Tire heats up the roadway and spreads the heated bituminum from concrete   They are darker in the front tires (and on one side if turning) because of weight distribution Term TIS or TIA Definition Traffic Impact Study or Traffic Impact Analysis Term Purpose of Traffic Impact study Definition Evaluates Level of service (LOS)- if C or above its OK  Develop if a new traffic light or turn lanes needs to be put in Used to allocate to pays for what Term ITS, IVHS Definition Intelligent transportation systems, Intelligent Vehicle Highway System Term Ex.'s of Smart Cars Definition GPS, ONstar, ABS, Airbags, Anti-collision sensors, vehicle stabilizers (anti-roll) Term Traffic Signal Optimization & TMC Definition volume-density controlled by Traffic Management Center (TMC) Term Bus Transit and other Modes GPS Definition tracking buses by the numbers on top of the bus to make sure they're on schedule and not too close to eachother.   Barcode scanning on the side of trains to track as well - problem was that dirt on the barcode ruined it Term Trucking ITS Definition measuring mpg efficiency, speed (governors), hours driven. weighing in motion (5 mph or less) Term Congestion Pricing Definition -decreasing demand to increase supply -toll roads -parking ($) -ARZ (auto restricted zone) Term Traffic Calming 4 Purposes? Definition 1. reduce volumes 2. reduce speed 3. reduce truck traffic 4. reduce collisions Term stop signs can't be used for..? Definition speed control Term difference between traffic circle and roundabout Definition traffic circle is smaller and not meant to replace an intersection (speed control)   roundabout much larger- replaces an intersection Term 8 signal warrants Definition 8 hr warrant 4 hr warrant peak hr warrant pedestrian volume school crossings coordinated system crash experience roadway network Term a centerline is painted on a Michigan road. Definition 1911 Term  the first electric traffic signal is installed in Cleveland. Definition 1914 Term  the first STOP sign appears in Detroit Definition 1915 Term  the Federal-Aid Act (1916) Definition requires that a State have a highway department before it can get Federal money. Term Wisconsin is the first state to ?  Definition (1918) to erect official route signs as part of its maintenance functions Term the first 3-color traffic signal is installed where and when? Definition 1920, Detroit Term AASHO Definition American Association of State Highway Officials      (1924)- created the first signing manual in 1927   Term First MUTCD Published Definition 1935 Term MUTCD completely rewritten Definition 1971 Term who uses the MUTCD Definition public sector: state and local trans. planners &engineers private sector: construction and engineering contractors.