General Information |
|
Study Number: | TPF-5(554) |
Former Study Number: | TPF-5(447) |
Lead Organization: | Federal Highway Administration |
Contract Start Date: | Feb 27, 2025 |
Solicitation Number: | 1631 |
Partners: | American Traffic Safety Services Association, FL, IL, KS, KY, MDOT SHA, MI, MO, MS, NHDOT, NY, OR, PADOT, SC, TN, TX, WI |
Status: | Cleared by FHWA |
Est. Completion Date: | |
Contract/Other Number: | |
Last Updated: | Apr 22, 2025 |
Contract End Date: | Feb 27, 2030 |
Financial Summary |
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Contract Amount: | |
Suggested Contribution: | $15,000.00 |
Total Commitments Received: | $1,033,000.00 |
100% SP&R Approval: | Approved |
Contact Information |
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Lead Study Contact(s): | Bryan Katz | ||
bryan.katz@toxcel.com | |||
Phone: 703-754-0248 | |||
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): | Laura Mero | ||
Laura.Mero@dot.gov | |||
Phone: 202- 493-3377 | |||
Study Champion(s): | Bryan Katz | ||
bryan.katz@toxcel.com | |||
Phone: 703-754-0248 |
Organization | Year | Commitments | Technical Contact Name | Funding Contact Name |
---|---|---|---|---|
American Traffic Safety Services Association | 2025 | $5,000.00 | Eric Perry | Eric Perry |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2029 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2029 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2025 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2025 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2029 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2030 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2025 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2030 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2026 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2027 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2028 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2029 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2030 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper |
New Hampshire Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Michael O'Donnell | David Gaylord |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2026 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2027 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2028 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2029 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2030 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter |
Oregon Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Kevin Haas | Michael Bufalino |
Oregon Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Kevin Haas | Michael Bufalino |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2025 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2030 | $0.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2025 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2026 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2027 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2028 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2029 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2030 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2025 | $25,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila |
Wisconsin Department of Transportation | $0.00 |
The TCD Consortium was originally established in 2003. It was previously Pooled Fund Project TPF-5(065), TPF-5(316), and TPF-3(447).
Members include State DOTs, national organizations, city, county, and FHWA Program Offices.
All new Funding Commitments will need to be made on the Pooled Fund Website to this new project and all new funds will be transferred to the Lead State/Agency by the partners. The Lead State/Agency will have the responsibility for Receiving, Obligating, Expending, and Balancing the funding for this project.
To assemble a consortium composed of State Departments of Transportation; additional interested entities or organizations; County, regional, and/or local transportation agencies; and FHWA program offices to meet national and state needs in support of the MUTCD. Activities of the consortium include:
a) Identify human factors, safety, and operational issues related to TCDs;
b) Select new and existing TCDs for evaluation;
c) Initiate and monitor research projects;
d) Disseminate results; and
e) Facilitate collaboration and information sharing among members.
The following are examples of issues that have been addressed by the TCD PFS:
· Ramp and exit speed signing
· Methods to enhance sign conspicuity
· Pavement markings for speed reduction
· Signing and marking for roundabouts and alternative intersections
· Pedestrian countdown signals
· Colors for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) only tollbooth lanes
· Evaluation of new and existing symbol signs
· Alternative flashing patterns
· Diagrammatic and overhead arrow per lane guide signs and the associated arrow sizes.
· Lane reduction signing and marking
Generic versions of potential devices may be tested as long as the device is not protected by a patent, trademark, or copyright, and that the traffic control device is in the public domain and may be used freely in traffic control device design and application without infringement or claim of trade secret misappropriation.
There is no required contribution amount. To maintain core/voting membership, an organization must contribute financially at least once every three years. Interested members are able to start participating as an associate/non-voting member until FHWA receives their financial contribution.
This PFS has quarterly meetings for members to take care of TCD PFS business and share research ideas or ask question of others. Three of these meetings are virtual and one is in-person. We also maintain multiple communication methods for members to be able to coordinate between meetings.
This PFS initiates at least one new project a year. For FY2025, the TCD PFS members are considering three potential projects; two relate to advisory speeds and one relates to TTC advance warning sign placements. Many of the TCD PFS projects include field studies, so there is an opportunity for research to happen in your state, if interested. Members also have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on project deliverables.
We may be revisiting details of the charter in 2025.
Subjects: Highway Operations, Capacity, and Traffic Control
General Information |
|
Study Number: | TPF-5(554) |
Lead Organization: | Federal Highway Administration |
Contract Start Date: | Feb 27, 2025 |
Solicitation Number: | 1631 |
Partners: | American Traffic Safety Services Association, FL, IL, KS, KY, MDOT SHA, MI, MO, MS, NHDOT, NY, OR, PADOT, SC, TN, TX, WI |
Status: | Cleared by FHWA |
Est. Completion Date: | |
Contract/Other Number: | |
Last Updated: | Apr 22, 2025 |
Contract End Date: | Feb 27, 2030 |
Financial Summary |
|
Contract Amount: | |
Total Commitments Received: | $1,033,000.00 |
100% SP&R Approval: |
Contact Information |
|||
Lead Study Contact(s): | Bryan Katz | ||
bryan.katz@toxcel.com | |||
Phone: 703-754-0248 | |||
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): | Laura Mero | ||
Laura.Mero@dot.gov | |||
Phone: 202- 493-3377 |
Organization | Year | Commitments | Technical Contact Name | Funding Contact Name | Contact Number | Email Address |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Traffic Safety Services Association | 2025 | $5,000.00 | Eric Perry | Eric Perry | eric.perry@atssa.com | |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark | 850-414-4614 | jennifer.clark@dot.state.fl.us |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark | 850-414-4614 | jennifer.clark@dot.state.fl.us |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark | 850-414-4614 | jennifer.clark@dot.state.fl.us |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark | 850-414-4614 | jennifer.clark@dot.state.fl.us |
Florida Department of Transportation | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Chris Lewis | Jennifer Clark | 850-414-4614 | jennifer.clark@dot.state.fl.us |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger | 217-782-8582 | John.Senger@Illinois.gov |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger | 217-782-8582 | John.Senger@Illinois.gov |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger | 217-782-8582 | John.Senger@Illinois.gov |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger | 217-782-8582 | John.Senger@Illinois.gov |
Illinois Department of Transportation | 2029 | $15,000.00 | Meiwu An | John Senger | 217-782-8582 | John.Senger@Illinois.gov |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour | 785-291-3847 | David.Behzadpour@ks.gov |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour | 785-291-3847 | David.Behzadpour@ks.gov |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour | 785-291-3847 | David.Behzadpour@ks.gov |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour | 785-291-3847 | David.Behzadpour@ks.gov |
Kansas Department of Transportation | 2029 | $15,000.00 | Sara Peters | David Behzadpour | 785-291-3847 | David.Behzadpour@ks.gov |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2025 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley | (502) 782-4090 | jarrod.stanley@ky.gov |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley | (502) 782-4090 | jarrod.stanley@ky.gov |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley | (502) 782-4090 | jarrod.stanley@ky.gov |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley | (502) 782-4090 | jarrod.stanley@ky.gov |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley | (502) 782-4090 | jarrod.stanley@ky.gov |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Jason Hyatt | Jarrod Stanley | (502) 782-4090 | jarrod.stanley@ky.gov |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2025 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins | 410-545-2920 | shawkins2@mdot.maryland.gov |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins | 410-545-2920 | shawkins2@mdot.maryland.gov |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins | 410-545-2920 | shawkins2@mdot.maryland.gov |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins | 410-545-2920 | shawkins2@mdot.maryland.gov |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins | 410-545-2920 | shawkins2@mdot.maryland.gov |
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Minseok Kim | Sharon Hawkins | 410-545-2920 | shawkins2@mdot.maryland.gov |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2029 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
Michigan Department of Transportation | 2030 | $15,000.00 | Jon Re | Andre' Clover | 517-749-9001 | clovera@michigan.gov |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2025 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance | RVance@mdot.ms.gov | |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance | RVance@mdot.ms.gov | |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance | RVance@mdot.ms.gov | |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance | RVance@mdot.ms.gov | |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance | RVance@mdot.ms.gov | |
Mississippi Department of Transportation | 2030 | $10,000.00 | James Sullivan | Robert Vance | RVance@mdot.ms.gov | |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2026 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper | 573-526-3636 | Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2027 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper | 573-526-3636 | Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2028 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper | 573-526-3636 | Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2029 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper | 573-526-3636 | Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov |
Missouri Department of Transportation | 2030 | $25,000.00 | Cayci Reinkemeyer | Jennifer Harper | 573-526-3636 | Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov |
New Hampshire Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Michael O'Donnell | David Gaylord | 603-271-1659 | David.D.Gaylord@dot.nh.gov |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2026 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter | 518-457-8083 | Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2027 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter | 518-457-8083 | Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2028 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter | 518-457-8083 | Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2029 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter | 518-457-8083 | Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov |
New York State Department of Transportation | 2030 | $25,000.00 | Barbara Abrahamer | Gail Carpenter | 518-457-8083 | Gail.Carpenter@dot.ny.gov |
Oregon Department of Transportation | 2025 | $15,000.00 | Kevin Haas | Michael Bufalino | 503-986-2845 | Michael.Bufalino@odot.oregon.gov |
Oregon Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Kevin Haas | Michael Bufalino | 503-986-2845 | Michael.Bufalino@odot.oregon.gov |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2025 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders | 717-787-8460 | evzeiders@pa.gov |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders | 717-787-8460 | evzeiders@pa.gov |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders | 717-787-8460 | evzeiders@pa.gov |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders | 717-787-8460 | evzeiders@pa.gov |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders | 717-787-8460 | evzeiders@pa.gov |
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | 2030 | $0.00 | Justin Smith | Evan Zeiders | 717-787-8460 | evzeiders@pa.gov |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2026 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert | 803-737-6691 | SwygertTL@scdot.org |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2027 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert | 803-737-6691 | SwygertTL@scdot.org |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2028 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert | 803-737-6691 | SwygertTL@scdot.org |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2029 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert | 803-737-6691 | SwygertTL@scdot.org |
South Carolina Department of Transportation | 2030 | $10,000.00 | Nick Boozer | Terry Swygert | 803-737-6691 | SwygertTL@scdot.org |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2025 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter | stacy.carter@tn.gov | |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2026 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter | stacy.carter@tn.gov | |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2027 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter | stacy.carter@tn.gov | |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2028 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter | stacy.carter@tn.gov | |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2029 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter | stacy.carter@tn.gov | |
Tennessee Department of Transportation | 2030 | $18,000.00 | Eric Jackson | Stacy Carter | stacy.carter@tn.gov | |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2025 | $25,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila | 512-416-4727 | ned.mattila@txdot.gov |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2026 | $15,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila | 512-416-4727 | ned.mattila@txdot.gov |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2027 | $15,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila | 512-416-4727 | ned.mattila@txdot.gov |
Texas Department of Transportation | 2028 | $15,000.00 | Karen Lorenzini | Ned Mattila | 512-416-4727 | ned.mattila@txdot.gov |
The TCD Consortium was originally established in 2003. It was previously Pooled Fund Project TPF-5(065), TPF-5(316), and TPF-3(447).
Members include State DOTs, national organizations, city, county, and FHWA Program Offices.
All new Funding Commitments will need to be made on the Pooled Fund Website to this new project and all new funds will be transferred to the Lead State/Agency by the partners. The Lead State/Agency will have the responsibility for Receiving, Obligating, Expending, and Balancing the funding for this project.
To assemble a consortium composed of State Departments of Transportation; additional interested entities or organizations; County, regional, and/or local transportation agencies; and FHWA program offices to meet national and state needs in support of the MUTCD. Activities of the consortium include:
a) Identify human factors, safety, and operational issues related to TCDs;
b) Select new and existing TCDs for evaluation;
c) Initiate and monitor research projects;
d) Disseminate results; and
e) Facilitate collaboration and information sharing among members.
The following are examples of issues that have been addressed by the TCD PFS:
· Ramp and exit speed signing
· Methods to enhance sign conspicuity
· Pavement markings for speed reduction
· Signing and marking for roundabouts and alternative intersections
· Pedestrian countdown signals
· Colors for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) only tollbooth lanes
· Evaluation of new and existing symbol signs
· Alternative flashing patterns
· Diagrammatic and overhead arrow per lane guide signs and the associated arrow sizes.
· Lane reduction signing and marking
Generic versions of potential devices may be tested as long as the device is not protected by a patent, trademark, or copyright, and that the traffic control device is in the public domain and may be used freely in traffic control device design and application without infringement or claim of trade secret misappropriation.
There is no required contribution amount. To maintain core/voting membership, an organization must contribute financially at least once every three years. Interested members are able to start participating as an associate/non-voting member until FHWA receives their financial contribution.
This PFS has quarterly meetings for members to take care of TCD PFS business and share research ideas or ask question of others. Three of these meetings are virtual and one is in-person. We also maintain multiple communication methods for members to be able to coordinate between meetings.
This PFS initiates at least one new project a year. For FY2025, the TCD PFS members are considering three potential projects; two relate to advisory speeds and one relates to TTC advance warning sign placements. Many of the TCD PFS projects include field studies, so there is an opportunity for research to happen in your state, if interested. Members also have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on project deliverables.
We may be revisiting details of the charter in 2025.
Subjects: Highway Operations, Capacity, and Traffic Control
Title | File/Link | Type | Private |
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Progress Report - January - March 2025 | TPF Quarterly Report Form - 2025 Q1 - 554 - Final.docx | Progress Report | Public |
Acceptance Letter FHWA Led | FHWA Led Acceptance Memo TPF-5(554) Traffic Control Deivce (TCD) Consortium (4) .pdf | Memorandum | Public |
Title | File/Link | Type | Private |
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SPR Match Waiver | SPR Match Waiver #1631.pdf | Memorandum | Public |