Performance based strategic management of pavement marking : better delineation at a lower cost.

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Richards, D.M.
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Abstract

Like most state road authorities, Transport SA's pavement marking program has historically been entirely time-based. This method of programming, whereby lines are marked yearly or 2-yearly, provides for simple management in terms of operations and budgeting, particularly where this service is outsourced. In the absence of robust performance data, time-based management remained the most appropriate scheduling mechanism. A project carried out by Transport SA over the past 3 years has provided performance data which challenges conventional thinking, and proposes an end product, performance based approach. A pilot program carried out by TSA in 2002 indicated that significant cost savings were possible, with an improvement in the standard of delineation. This paper proposes a series of strategies which will allow funds to be invested in areas which provide the maximum benefit for the road user. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E208431.

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C 26978 (In: C 26913 CD-ROM) /10 /35 / ITRD E209326
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In: Transport: our highway to a sustainable future : proceedings of the 21st ARRB and 11th REAAA Conference, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 18-23 May 2003, 12 p., 6 ref.

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