DOT, Fed Hwy Admin, Office Of Acquisition Management, 400 7th St, SW, Room 4410, Washington, DC 20590

A -- ENHANCED NIGHT VISIBILITY STUDY SOL DTFH61-97-R-00035 DUE 042897 POC Ms. V. Serafini (202) 366-4231/ Mr. R. Robel (202) 366-4227 The Federal Highway Administration has a requirement to evaluate the potential benefits of using UV-activated fluorescent materials for highway signs and markings to increase visibility distances while reducing headlight glare at night. A research and development team effort must be able to provide leadership and focus to the nation's effort for installing and operating UV/fluorescent traffic control systems,represent the major paticipants that would design and operate the vehicles and roadway systems using UV/fluorescent technology, develop the desired partnering relationships of the program, and manage a natioal effort to achieve the program's goals. Overall,the program will determine the cost effectiveness for using fluorescent traffic control devices, develop design and application guidelines for improving the visibility of traffic control devices using UV-A and fluorescent technology, assess the problems associated with the national implementation of this technology, to include manufacturing, environmental, health, highway safety, and economic impact. (0052)

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