Rumble Stripes: Opportunity to Improve Safety and Retroreflectivity

Presenter Information

Thomas M. Brennan Jr., Purdue University - Main CampusFollow
Alan Plunkett, Indiana Department of TransportationFollow
William Smith, Indiana Department of TransportationFollow

Session Number

123

Session Title

Rumble Stripes: Opportunity to Improve Safety and Retroreflectivity

Track Title

Safety

Event Description/Abstract

Painted rumble stripes can provide safety benefits as well as improved retroreflectivy and paint durability. This presentation covers specifications and construction techniques. A case study will describe the recent application of rumble stripes on US 231 between Crawfordsville and Lafayette, Indiana.