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A -- DRIVER COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SOL DTFH61-97-R-00063 DUE 062097 POC Robert Robel,Cont.Officer,HAM-40D,(202)366-4227 The Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)has a need to develop improved Traffic Control Devices(TCD's) that are better understood and complied with by road and highway users.A cost reimbursement study is envisioned to determine the level of compliance that drivers display with respect to TCD's, including but not limited to road signs,signals and pavement markings, and to determine what improvements can be made to enhance compliance and thereby increase roadway safety throughout all regions of the United States.Regional differences in compliance with TCD's will be evaluated in light of differing state laws, to produce guidelines and recommendations for improving TCD design,location and use of LED's. A three year period of performance is anticipated. A copy of the Request For Proposals(RFP) can only be obtained by submitting a written request to the address indicated above and including two self-addressed,gummed lables. No telephone or faxed requests will be accepted. (0114)

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