TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 2:00 to 3:30PM ET that explains how to conduct basic measurements of sign and pavement marking retroreflectivity using equipment available to state department of transportation (DOT) employees. This webinar summarized sign retroreflectivity assessment methods used to meet the new minimum requirements in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This webinar presented advancements in road markings that support autonomous vehicle technologies. The webinar had updated material from a similar
webinar conducted in October 2015.
This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Signing and Marking Materials. A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) was provided to attendees who register and attend the webinar as an individual. Contact Reggie Gillum at
RGillum@nas.edu for instructions on receiving a copy of the recorded webinar.
Here are the slides.
Webinar Presenters
- Jim Swisher, Virginia Department of Transportation
- Rick Douds, Georgia Department of Transportation
- Paul Carlson, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Moderated by: Jim Swisher,
Virginia Department of Transportation
Webinar Outline
- Basic measurement of sign and pavement marking retroreflectivity
- Differences in measurements, including standard geometries and challenges of making measurements
- How measurements are related to visibility and driver safety
- Summary of sign retroreflectivity assessment methods
- MUTCD minimum retroreflectivity standards for signs
- Differences in assessment methods
- Advancements in road markings to support autonomous vehicle technologies
- Question and answer session
The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions. The Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP) categorizes this webinar activity as relating to health, safety, and welfare including core technical.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic theory behind measurement of sign and pavement marking retroreflectivity, including standard geometries
- Describe the connection between measurements and driver safety issues
- Identify differences in assessment methods for ensuring minimum retroreflectivity of sign material
- Understand the current advancements in research related to the use of pavement markings for autonomous vehicles’ navigation
Registration Information
There is no fee for employees of
TRB Sponsors or
TRB Sustaining Affiliates who register using their work email address. In addition to employees of TRB sponsor organizations, the following are eligible to receive complimentary webinar registration:
- TRB and National Academies employees;
- Chairs of TRB standing committees, sections, or groups;
- Members of the media;
- Employees of tribal governments; and
- Members of Congress or their staff.
Other sites must pay $95 per site. View our
pricing page for details.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Professional Development Hour Information
A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be provided to Professional Engineers (PEs) who register and attend the webinar as an individual. For groups,
only the person that registers and attends the session will receive a PDH certificate.
Individuals registered as Florida PEs are no longer required to email TRB with your license number to report your attendance. Instead, please use your certificate that TRB provides through RCEP.net as verification of your attendance to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.
This webinar was developed in March 2016. TRB has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP by TRB. Certificates of Completion will be issued to individuals who register for and attend the entire webinar session. Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20005. Website:
www.RCEP.net.
Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at
RGillum@nas.edu.
