Contributions are invited for the Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings session, which is co-sponsored by the US-based
The topic is important because the downward trend in global traffic injuries has been on pause since 2013. “This is particularly notable in developed economies which had enjoyed a steady decline over the previous decade,” according to a statement by the ERF, a sponsor of the event.
“Numerous reports confirm that single vehicle accidents remain a particular cause of concern, accounting for 45% of European fatalities. Drivers unable to understand the road environment and make informed decisions are particularly prone to run-off road accidents.”
An ageing motoring population and under-investment in maintenance of roadside safety assets is exacerbating the situation, noted the ERF. “There is also a growing body of research evidence that the shift towards partial and full vehicle automation will trigger new design requirements for which the sector needs to assess and prepare.”
A cross-sector panel of road agencies, research institutions and industry stakeholders will focus on the latest state-of-the-art design and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings.
Topics will include signs/markings conspicuous in all weather and road conditions, good maintenance practices for signs and markings, as well as interaction between intelligent vehicles and signs/markings/delineation.
If you would like to submit an abstract (150 words) of your proposed presentation, contact Carmine Dwyer at
Deadline for submissions is 31 May 2018.
The 2866 European Union Road Federation (ERF) is calling for papers for its sign and markings session at a major conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia in October.