1. Research Committee – June 2008 No meeting this week Next meeting: –January 2009, FHWA TFHRC Research presentations Simulator demonstration –More details will be provided later

2. Studies from Traffic Control Devices Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(065) –Evaluation of Selected Symbol Signs –Evaluation of Diagrammatic Freeway Guide Signs –Enlarged Pedestrian Signal Head Analysis –Evaluation of Stutter-Flash Flashing Patterns for Signs Research Committee – June 2008 http://www.pooledfund.org/projectdetails.asp?id=281&status=4

3. Studies from NCHRP Program –Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities –Low-Cost Active Warning Systems for Highway-Rail Grade Crossings –Color Effectiveness of Yellow Pavement Marking Materials –Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems Research Committee – June 2008 http://www.trb.org/CRP/NCHRP/NCHRPProjects.asp

4. Study from ACRP Program –Wayfinding and Signing Guidelines for Airport Terminals and Landside Research Committee – June 2008 http://www.trb.org/CRP/ACRP/ACRPProjects.asp

5. Committee Activities –Coordinate TCD research efforts –Disseminate TCD research findings –Produce and champion problem statements –Develop TCD Study Guidelines –Recommend changes to MUTCD Interim Approval process Research Committee – June 2008

6. Critical TCD Research Needs –Performance metrics for TCD evaluations –Signing & Marking for Toll Roads / Facilities –Signing for Managed Lanes –What else? Research Committee – June 2008