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181 D.1 Introduction At the time this guidebook was written, colored pavement markings specifically for use in transit-preferential lanes had not been included in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Until the FHWA has included colored pavement markings for transit-preferential lanes in the MUTCD, either through interim approval or an update of the MUTCD, agencies planning to install colored pavement markings for transit-preferential lanes must submit a Request to Experiment (RTE)
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182 A Guidebook on Transit-Supportive Roadway Strategies RE: Request to experiment with colored pavement markings for transit-preferential lanes in JURISDICTION AGENCY formally requests approval, as outlined in Section 1A.10 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) , to install red-colored pavement markings as an experimental traffic control device for transit-preferential lanes.
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Request to Experiment Template 183 The attached document provides the information and agreements requested in the MUTCD for experimental approval. We look forward to your review and approval of this request.
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184 A Guidebook on Transit-Supportive Roadway Strategies This section should describe the specific element(s) of the project that deviates from the MUTCD.
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Request to Experiment Template 185 New York City DOT in conjunction with Penn State University completed an evaluation of nine red transit lane treatment products in 2012. Materials were tested for durability and friction both in the lab and in the field.
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186 A Guidebook on Transit-Supportive Roadway Strategies studies as well as quantitative data enabling a scientifically sound evaluation of the performance of the device. This section should describe the proposed evaluation of the red-colored pavement.
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Request to Experiment Template 187 MUTCD. AGENCY and the FHWA acknowledge and agree that if the experiment demonstrates an improvement, the device or application may remain in place until an official rulemaking action occurs.
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