Evaluation of Guide Sign Fonts Pooled Fund Study Janelle Anderson Tort Claims and Traffic Standards Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation.

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Evaluation of Guide Sign Fonts Pooled Fund Study Janelle Anderson Tort Claims and Traffic Standards Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation

Lead Agency – Mn/DOT Partners Committed: MN, CA, FL, IA Duration: 24 Months 100% SP&R Approval Commitment to date: $120,000 of the $150,000 required FHWA considering joining

Objective Conduct a field evaluation of “enhanced” guide sign font(s) versus the Series E (modified) and Clearview 5WR for use on guide signs Legibility distance will be the measure of effectiveness Nighttime data collection Two test groups (young – and older - 55+)

E-Mod E-Mod-Enhanced

Questions? Sue Groth