902.18 Glossary - Revision history

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	'''Flashing Operation''' - Signal plan where indications flash either red or yellow instead of cycling solid red-yellow-green.		'''Flashing Operation''' - Signal plan where indications flash either red or yellow instead of cycling solid red-yellow-green.
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	'''Flashing Yellow Arrow''' – Signal indication that tells the driver they are allowed to drive in the direction the arrow is pointing (left or right) but are required to wait for an adequate gap in the opposing traffic prior to making their turn.		'''Flashing Yellow Arrow''' – Signal indication that tells the driver they are allowed to drive in the direction the arrow is pointing (left or right) but are required to wait for an adequate gap in the opposing traffic prior to making their turn.

Smithk: Per Traffic, linked existing archaic definitions to accepted definitions in EPG 900

2013-06-13T13:09:41Z

Per Traffic, linked existing archaic definitions to accepted definitions in EPG 900

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	'''Emission''' - Portion of vehicle exhaust considered hazardous to the environment.		'''Emission''' - Portion of vehicle exhaust considered hazardous to the environment.

	'''Engineering Judgment''' ~~- A decision based on available data and information using engineering knowledge and experience.~~		'''[[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL#Engineering Judgment\|Engineering Judgment]]'''

	'''Engineering Study''' - An Engineering Study documents the collection and analysis of data for a specific location, a set of locations or an area. The criteria used to determine the data collected and analyzed is based upon engineering judgment and accepted practices. Some sources for accepted practices are: MoDOT Manuals, FHWA and AASHTO Manuals, the MUTCD, the Highway Capacity Manual and publications of ITE, TRB and other organizations with expertise in transportation engineering.		'''[[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL#Engineering Study\|Engineering Study]]'''

	'''Exclusive Movement''' - A movement at a signal that runs without any other movements being allowed to proceed.		'''Exclusive Movement''' - A movement at a signal that runs without any other movements being allowed to proceed.

Smithk: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

2012-01-18T14:56:23Z

Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

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Smithk: 902.12 Glossary moved to 902.18 Glossary: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD. (Formerly EPG 902.12 Glossary)

2012-01-18T14:55:04Z

902.12 Glossary moved to 902.18 Glossary: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD. (Formerly EPG 902.12 Glossary)

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2012-01-09T17:05:30Z

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	'''Channelization''' - Physical separation of traffic movements by positive barrier or markings.		'''Channelization''' - Physical separation of traffic movements by positive barrier or markings.

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	'''[[231.2 Clear Zones\|Clear Zone]]''' - An unobstructed, traversable area provided beyond the edge of the through traveled way for the recovery of errant vehicles.		'''[[231.2 Clear Zones\|Clear Zone]]''' - An unobstructed, traversable area provided beyond the edge of the through traveled way for the recovery of errant vehicles.

Jonesjb: Clarified definition of 'Clear Zone' to more accurately reflect the AASHTO definition.

2012-01-09T16:55:54Z

Clarified definition of 'Clear Zone' to more accurately reflect the AASHTO definition.

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	'''Channelization''' - Physical separation of traffic movements by positive barrier or markings.		'''Channelization''' - Physical separation of traffic movements by positive barrier or markings.

	'''Clear Zone''' - ~~The total roadside border~~ area~~, starting at~~ the edge of the traveled way~~, available~~ for ~~safe use by~~ errant vehicles.		'''[[231.2 Clear Zones\|Clear Zone]]''' - An unobstructed, traversable area provided beyond the edge of the through traveled way for the recovery of errant vehicles.

	'''Clearance Interval''' - The "all red" interval that permits traffic to clear the intersection before conflicting traffic movements are released.		'''Clearance Interval''' - The "all red" interval that permits traffic to clear the intersection before conflicting traffic movements are released.

Smithk: clarification of VPH

2009-07-06T18:45:51Z

clarification of VPH

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	'''Volume Density''' - A process used with detectors located at, or at sufficient distance in advance of, the intersection that makes use of vehicle actuation quantities and time-of-waiting of the vehicles to vary green interval portions for increased capacity and minimized delays.		'''Volume Density''' - A process used with detectors located at, or at sufficient distance in advance of, the intersection that makes use of vehicle actuation quantities and time-of-waiting of the vehicles to vary green interval portions for increased capacity and minimized delays.

	'''VPH-''' Vehicles Per Hour.		'''VPH-''' Vehicles Per Hour, the total number of vehicles passing a given point per hour.

	'''Warrants''' - Criteria used to determine the need for traffic signals or other traffic control devices that presents quantitative procedures to solving many traffic engineering problems.		'''Warrants''' - Criteria used to determine the need for traffic signals or other traffic control devices that presents quantitative procedures to solving many traffic engineering problems.

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2008-12-19T18:46:17Z

article construction

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	'''Flashing Operation''' - Signal plan where indications flash either red or yellow instead of cycling solid red-yellow-green.		'''Flashing Operation''' - Signal plan where indications flash either red or yellow instead of cycling solid red-yellow-green.

	'''Flashing Yellow Arrow'''' – Signal indication that tells the driver they are allowed to drive in the direction the arrow is pointing (left or right) but are required to wait for an adequate gap in the opposing traffic prior to making their turn.		[[902.11 Other Design Aspects of Traffic Signals#902.11.28 Guidelines for Optional Use of the Flashing Yellow Arrow at Signalized Intersections\|'''Flashing Yellow Arrow''']] – Signal indication that tells the driver they are allowed to drive in the direction the arrow is pointing (left or right) but are required to wait for an adequate gap in the opposing traffic prior to making their turn.

	'''Force Off''' - A command that will force the termination of the right of way. Used in preemption and coordination.		'''Force Off''' - A command that will force the termination of the right of way. Used in preemption and coordination.

Smithk: New flashing yellow arrow guidance

2008-12-19T18:43:53Z

New flashing yellow arrow guidance

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	'''D-Plug''' - Plug which attaches to the controller from the interconnect panel and provides for the reception and/or transmission of interconnect and pre-emption signals.		'''D-Plug''' - Plug which attaches to the controller from the interconnect panel and provides for the reception and/or transmission of interconnect and pre-emption signals.

			'''Dallas Left Turn Phasing''' – Left turn phasing option which uses a visibly-limited exclusive indication to display a circular green.

	'''Delay''' - Additional travel time experienced by a driver, passenger, or pedestrian beyond what would reasonably be desired for a given trip.		'''Delay''' - Additional travel time experienced by a driver, passenger, or pedestrian beyond what would reasonably be desired for a given trip.
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	'''Filament''' - The part of an incandescent lamp that produces light. It is constructed of a wire material that converts electricity to light (i.e. tungsten).		'''Filament''' - The part of an incandescent lamp that produces light. It is constructed of a wire material that converts electricity to light (i.e. tungsten).

			'''Flash Switch''' - A cabinet switch, when operated, discontinues normal operation and causes the flashing of any predetermined combination of signal lights.

	'''Flasher''' - A device used to open and close signal circuits at a repetitive rate.		'''Flasher''' - A device used to open and close signal circuits at a repetitive rate.

	'''Flasher (Installations)''' - The equipment, including heads, poles, and supports, that provides a flashing indication for incoming traffic.		'''Flasher (Installations)''' - The equipment, including heads, poles, and supports, that provides a flashing indication for incoming traffic.

			'''Flashing Beacon''' - Single indication flashing circular yellow or red.

	'''Flashing Indication or Beacon''' - An indication that flashes at a rate of neither less than 50 nor more than 60 times per minute. The illuminated period of each flash is not less than one-half and not more than two-thirds of the total cycle. For beacons with more than one section or for traffic signal installations, indications may be flashed alternately.		'''Flashing Indication or Beacon''' - An indication that flashes at a rate of neither less than 50 nor more than 60 times per minute. The illuminated period of each flash is not less than one-half and not more than two-thirds of the total cycle. For beacons with more than one section or for traffic signal installations, indications may be flashed alternately.
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	'''Flashing Operation''' - Signal plan where indications flash either red or yellow instead of cycling solid red-yellow-green.		'''Flashing Operation''' - Signal plan where indications flash either red or yellow instead of cycling solid red-yellow-green.

	'''Flashing ~~Beacon~~''' ~~- Single~~ indication ~~flashing circular yellow~~ or ~~red.~~		'''Flashing Yellow Arrow'''' – Signal indication that tells the driver they are allowed to drive in the direction the arrow is pointing (left or right) but are required to wait for an adequate gap in the opposing traffic prior to making their turn.

	~~'''Flash Switch''' - A cabinet switch, when operated, discontinues normal operation and causes~~ the ~~flashing of any predetermined combination of signal lights~~.

	'''Force Off''' - A command that will force the termination of the right of way. Used in preemption and coordination.		'''Force Off''' - A command that will force the termination of the right of way. Used in preemption and coordination.

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	'''Lens, Signal''' - That part of the optical unit through which light from the light source and reflector passes and, in so doing, is redirected into a prescribed pattern and is filtered to a prescribed color.		'''Lens, Signal''' - That part of the optical unit through which light from the light source and reflector passes and, in so doing, is redirected into a prescribed pattern and is filtered to a prescribed color.
	<div id="level of service (LOS)></div>		<div id="level of service (LOS)"></div>
	'''Level of Service (LOS)''' - A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream; generally described in terms of such factors as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience, and safety. The six LOS grades are defined as:		'''Level of Service (LOS)''' - A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream; generally described in terms of such factors as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience, and safety. The six LOS grades are defined as: