Backplates with Retroreflective Borders: A Key Tool for Safer Intersections

November 24, 2024

Intersections are among the most critical points on any roadway, where traffic meets and diverges, and where the potential for accidents is high. One of the most effective, yet often overlooked, safety features at intersections is the use of backplates with retroreflective borders on traffic signals. These simple additions to signal installations can significantly improve visibility, reduce accidents, and enhance overall road safety, particularly during low-light conditions like dawn, dusk, and …continue

Maintaining Sign Retroreflectivity

February 1, 2019

*The following information has been copied verbatim from Federal Highway Administration publication FHWA-SA-07-020. Traffic signs provide important information to road users. To be effective, traffic sign visibility must be maintained during daytime and nighttime conditions. In addition to Section 2A.08, the MUTCD addresses sign visibility in several other places, including Sections 1A.03, 1A.04, 1A.05, 2A.06, 2A.07, and 2A.22. These sections address factors such as uniformity, design, placement…continue