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Welcome to ATSSA’s 49th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo

• Innovate. Influence. Inspire.

@ATSSAtraffic @ATSSAHQ #TrafficExpo19 Follow ATSSA Download the Convention App

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Taking a SWOT at Mobile Retroreflectivity Assessment

An honest look at the strengths, weaknesses,

• pportunities and threats in the use of mobile

retroreflectivity assessment.

Greg Driskell, President PPP, Inc.

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Agenda

Agenda

Marking Visibility Factors MRU

Performance Factors

S.W.O.T. Overview

Strength

Opportunity

Threats Weakness Power of MRU

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Pavement Marking Visibility Factors

Visibility Factors

Contrast

Color

Marking vs Pavement

Light Type Present

Retro

Reflectivity

Size

Width/Length

Uniformity

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MRU Performance Factors

MRU Performance Factors Operation Mgt

Geometry Stability

Data Mgt

Environment

Marking Type Vehicle Type

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S.W.O.T.

MRU Performance Factors Strengths

Opportunities

Improves Safety

Geometry Relevance Comprehensive Data Objective Assessment Maintenance Efficiency CAV Preparation

Weaknesses Threats Operator Dependency

Geometry Management Data Mgt Associated Costs Environmental Limitations Hand-Held Compatibility

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Strengths / Opportunities

Strengths

Opportunities

Improves Safety

Geometry Relevance Comprehensive Data Objective Assessment Maintenance Efficiency CAV Preparation

Improves Safety Worker Protection Motorist Impediment Road User Visibility

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Strengths / Opportunities

Strengths

Opportunities

Improves Safety

Geometry Relevance Comprehensive Data Objective Assessment Maintenance Efficiency CAV Preparation

Geometry Relevance Motorists’ Viewing Aspect Roadway Geometry Variance

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Strengths / Opportunities

Strengths

Opportunities

Improves Safety

Geometry Relevance Comprehensive Data Objective Assessment Maintenance Efficiency CAV Preparation

Comprehensive Data Retroreflectivity Compilation Additional Attribute Acquisition

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Strengths / Opportunities

Strengths

Opportunities

Improves Safety

Geometry Relevance Comprehensive Data Objective Assessment Maintenance Efficiency CAV Preparation

Objective Assessment Human Variable Elimination Numerical Value Assignment

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Strengths / Opportunities

Strengths

Opportunities

Improves Safety

Geometry Relevance Comprehensive Data Objective Assessment Maintenance Efficiency CAV Preparation

Maintenance Efficiency Proper Identification Filtering Predictive Model Development

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Strengths / Opportunities

Strengths

Opportunities

Improves Safety

Geometry Relevance Comprehensive Data Objective Assessment Maintenance Efficiency CAV Preparation

CAV Preparation Consistency Assurance Relevant Attribute Assessment

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Weaknesses / Threats

Weaknesses Threats Operator Dependency

Geometry Management Data Mgt Associated Costs Environmental Limitations Hand-Held Compatibility

Operator Dependency Knowledge Level Markings MRU Setup Accuracy Hardware Software Monitoring Attentiveness Road Conditions Lane Management Marking Attributes

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Weaknesses / Threats

Weaknesses Threats Operator Dependency

Geometry Management Data Mgt Associated Costs Environmental Limitations Hand-Held Compatibility

Geometry Management Setup Correctness Monitoring Attentiveness

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Weaknesses / Threats

Weaknesses Threats Operator Dependency

Geometry Management Data Mgt Associated Costs Environmental Limitations Hand-Held Compatibility

Data Management Quality Setup Completeness/ Plan Attribute Management Trouble Shooting Quantity Organization Refinement Post Assessment Evaluation

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Weaknesses / Threats

Weaknesses Threats Operator Dependency

Geometry Management Data Mgt Associated Costs Environmental Limitations Hand-Held Compatibility

Costs

MRU Acquisition Vehicle Commitment Operator Training/ Utilization Analysis Post Acquisition

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Weaknesses / Threats

Weaknesses Threats Operator Dependency

Geometry Management Data Mgt Associated Costs Environmental Limitations Hand-Held Compatibility

Environment Limitations Weather Restrictions Roadway/Marking Size/Length Traffic Interference Ambient Lighting

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Weaknesses / Threats

Weaknesses Threats Operator Dependency

Geometry Management Data Mgt Associated Costs Environmental Limitations Hand-Held Compatibility

Hand Held Compatibility Measurement Area Geometry Differentiation

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The Power of an MRU

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The Power of the MRU

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The Power of the MRU

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The Power of the MRU

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Questions and Answers

Greg Driskell, President PPP, Inc.

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