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1、The 2003 Edition of the MUTCDFederal Highway AdministrationOffice of Transportation OperationsMUTCD TeamWhy a New 2003 MUTCD?198820002003FHWA ProcessNotice of Proposed Amendments Analysis of CommentsComments- Where the Interest LiesProposed Significant Docket Changes Changes CommentsGen/Intro 8 4 11
2、8Part 1 15 6 82Part 2 381 114 1122Part 3 89 24 222Part 4 88 35 295Part 5 32 7 43Part 6 251 59 1654Part 7 28 8 103Part 8 49 16 210Part 9 54 16 383Part 10 61 25 186 TOTAL 1071 316 5000+Final Rule for 2003 MUTCDPublished in November 20, 2003 Federal RegisterFHWAMUTCD Team Members Ernie Huckaby Linda Br
3、own Fred Ranck Scott Wainwright Guan Xu Pete RuschFormat of the 2003 MUTCD New cover design Website-posted PDF files are official Printed books sold by ITE, AASHTO, ATSSA, and GPO.Format of the 2003 MUTCD508-compliant HTML web version (accessible to blind & low-vision persons)Format of the 2003 MUTC
4、DHTML Version has: Search Engine Hot Links“Search the MUTCD”“Search the MUTCD”Format of the 2003 MUTCD30% fewer pages Only 2/3 as thick as 2001 AASHTO Green BookMore Words Per Page 2000 2003Graphics Improvements2000 2003“Pattern- Accurate Fonts and SpacingGeneral and Global Changes Consistency betwe
5、en MUTCD and SHS Signs shown with correct relative sizes Metric conversion errors and inconsistencies corrected Editorial improvements to some words and phrasesGeneral and Global Changes (contd) All illustrations have Figure numbers and titles Figures correctly titled as “Examples of” or “Typical” E
6、xpanded coverage of existing ADA requirements that pertain to TCDsMUTCD Introductory Pages (Pages i and ii) 5 additional organizations listed Website addresses added for allMUTCD Introduction Corrected reference to Code of Federal Regulations Numerals for times, distances, speed limits, and weights
7、shown in sign images in the figures should be regarded as examples onlyGuidance: (Sec. 2E.39)“The sign legend should identify the region or area followed by the words NEXT X EXITS.”MUTCD Introduction Organization-Parts, Chapters, Sections Paragraphs, lettered or numbered items How to accurately cite
8、 a specific sentence in the MUTCDMUTCD Introduction Requirements for States to Adopt Changes in MUTCD within 2 years (per CFR) 78 Phase-in Target Compliance Dates for Devices, includes: - Dates established by previous final rules - New dates established by 2003 MUTCD final ruleMUTCD Introduction Opt
9、ion for agencies to establish policies re: replace with compliant device; or replace in kind under some conditionsReplacement of damaged non-compliant device via maintenance activities after a crash or other event:MUTCD Table of ContentsAppendix A1: Congressional LegislationPL 104-59: NHS Act of 199
10、5, Section 306 Motorist Call BoxesPart 1: GeneralSection 1A.03Design of Traffic Control Devices All symbols shall be unmistakably similar to, or mirror images of, the adopted symbol signs, “all of which are shown in the SHS Book.”Section 1A.10Requests for Interpretations, Experimentations, etc. Requ
11、irement to submit requests to FHWA Office of Transportation Operations Examples provided to clarify what is a TCD “concept” vs. “device” (re: “patented or copyrighted”)Section 1A.10 New Interim Approval ProcessAuthority for FHWA to give interim approvals: After evaluations & decision to propose for
12、next MUTCD revision Allows use while formal MUTCD rulemaking is initiated and proceeds No further “experimentation” or paperwork requirements after Interim ApprovalSmall “risk” to agencies using devices under Interim Approval.Section 1A.10Figure 1A-2-Interim Approval AddedSection 1A.11Relation to Ot
13、her Documents Standard Highway Signs book and Color Specifications (23 CFR 655) incorporated by reference into MUTCD 11 additions to list of referenced documents Latest dates for all publications citedSection 1A.12New ColorFluorescent PinkOptional use for Incident Management signs “Color box” (coord
14、inates) established “Coral” color remains unassignedSection 1A.13Definitions of Words and Phrases Revised some definitions and added some definitions to this section. The term “Preferential Lane Marking” is no longer used.Section 1A.14Abbreviations Used on Traffic Control DevicesAbbreviations for wo
15、rd messages shown in Table 1A-1 are the only abbreviations to be used for those word messages. Consistency recommended within jurisdiction when more than one abbreviation is allowed.Table 1A-1Acceptable Abbreviations Used on TCDs Abbreviations Added:Circle (CIR) Trail (TR)Terrace (TER) Court (CT)Par
16、kway (PKWY) Place (PL)Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV)Eastbound, Westbound, etc. (E-BND, W-BND, etc.)Table 1A-1Acceptable Abbreviations Used on TCDsAlternative Abbreviation Added: Avenue (AVE or AV)Alternative Abbreviation Deleted:Miles Per Hour (MPH or M.P.H.)Table 1A-2Abbreviations Acceptable Only with a Prompt WordAbbreviation Prompt WordChemical (CHEM) SpillRoute (RT or RTE) Best*(* Prompt word precedes abbreviation)
