Traffic Sign Inventory
Traffic Sign Inventory
While the most common traffic sign inventories harnesses photogrammetry technology, RAS can also conduct a terrestrial LiDAR survey if desired by an agency. RAS can capture LiDAR data concurrently with our fleet of RAC that are equipped with the LCMS-2 for pavement inspections or independently with mobile LiDAR collection vehicles. Utilizing LiDAR vehicles, RAS collected 5,000 miles for the City of Austin’s traffic sign inventory and collected two corridors for Salt Lake City, UT. The RAS team typically recommends mobile LiDAR data collection for project-level use cases, with a focus on leveraging the data to support additional design and survey-grade applications.
The RAS team has managed large-scale traffic sign surveys on over 100,000 miles of roadways and inventoried over 1,000,000 signs for agencies across the Country. RAS conducts traffic sign inventories with automated data collection vehicles that capture high-definition ROW imagery simultaneously with pavement condition data collection. RAS can extract nearly any identifiable feature with the most common attribution consisting of the following: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) sign type, location, condition (Good, Fair, Poor), post type, and imagery with geo-referenced information being delivered via an Esri geodatabase.
Sign Retroreflectivity Studies
Traffic fatality rates during the night are almost 3 times higher than daytime fatality rates with several factors contributing to this including driver fatigue, alcohol, and reduced roadway visibility at night. The value of nighttime visibility of traffic control devices as our population ages is of utmost importance. As of 2020, about one-fifth of the U.S. population is 65 years of age or older. In 1990 there were 10.7 million drivers over age 70 in the country and in 2006 that number had increased to 20.6 million. In general, older individuals have declining vision and slower reaction times. Signs that are easier to see and read at night can help older drivers retain their freedom of mobility and remain independent. RAS understands that municipalities must maintain safe roadways for the road-users and be aware that the road-user demographics are changing. The underlying issue behind today’s sign retro reflectivity rating is maintaining the signs for all road-users, including this growing demographic.
RAS regularly provides an Agency with a FHWA approved Visual Nighttime Inspection Method that records in the sign database whether the inventoried signs meet the minimum retroreflectivity guidelines in the MUTCD.
Get in Touch with RAS for Traffic Sign Inventory Services
Are you ready to upgrade the way you manage your traffic sign inventory? Contact Roadway Asset Services (RAS) today!
At RAS, we have a proven track record of managing large-scale traffic sign inventory projects across more than 100,000 miles of roadways and cataloging over 1,000,000 signs, RAS has the experience and the tools to revolutionize your sign management practices.
Don't let traffic sign inventory challenges slow you down. Reach out to RAS for tailored, technology-driven solutions that meet your needs. Contact us today and take the first step towards smarter, more efficient sign inventory management.
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Pavement Management Services
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Pavement Condition Survey
We offer a full menu of pavement evaluations, ranging from cutting-edge automated laser-based assessments, Artificial Intelligence data inspections, and traditional visual surveys.
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Road TRIP Software
Using our state-of-the-art Road TRIP Software, RAS can deliver comprehensive automated pavement condition assessments and calculate a defensible PCI for city, county, and state agencies.
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Sidewalk Assessments
We are proud to partner with agencies to ensure all public walkways are safe, accessible, and well-maintained. Learn more and take the first step towards smarter, more efficient sidewalk management!
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Traffic Sign Inventory
We excel in developing extensive traffic sign inventories that have spanned over 100,000 miles of roadway, resulting in cataloging more than 1,000,000 signs.
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Asset Extraction Services
By consuming our high definition imagery, the RAS Asset Realization Tool (ART) software can be utilized to extract and inventory nearly any visible roadside feature for asset management planning.
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RAS Videologger
Our advanced web-hosted Image Viewer and Videologger is designed for municipal and state agencies to virtually navigate and assess roadways from the office.
