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| − | The National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) is a private nonprofit corporation chartered in the state of Arizona, with over 300 technical and voting members from across the United States. | + | The '''National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD)''' is a private nonprofit corporation chartered in the state of Arizona, with over 300 technical and voting members from across the United States. |
The purpose of NCUTCD, as stated on its website, is to assist in the development of standards, guides and warrants for traffic control devices and practices used to regulate, warn and guide traffic on streets and highways. | The purpose of NCUTCD, as stated on its website, is to assist in the development of standards, guides and warrants for traffic control devices and practices used to regulate, warn and guide traffic on streets and highways. | ||
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===Joint Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1932-1960)=== | ===Joint Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1932-1960)=== | ||
| − | ===National Joint Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1960-1979)=== | + | ===National Joint Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1960-1973)=== |
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| + | ===National Advisory Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1973-1979)=== | ||
===NCUTCD (1980-present)=== | ===NCUTCD (1980-present)=== | ||
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| + | ==Organizational Structure== | ||
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| + | ==Sponsoring Organizations== | ||
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| + | ===Group I=== | ||
| + | Group I organizations represent state, county and municipal highway officials having the legal responsibility of administering public highway programs. | ||
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| + | *American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) | ||
| + | *American Public Works Association (APWA) | ||
| + | *Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) | ||
| + | *National Association of County Engineers (NACE) | ||
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| + | ===Group II=== | ||
| + | Group II organizations represent national organizations with membership that includes officials directly associated with traffic operations and regulations. | ||
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| + | *American Public Transportation Association (APTA) | ||
| + | *American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) | ||
| + | *Association of American Railroads (AAR) | ||
| + | *American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | ||
| + | *Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) | ||
| + | *International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) | ||
| + | *International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) | ||
| + | *International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) | ||
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| + | ===Group III=== | ||
| + | Group III organizations represent organizations that operate on behalf of the general public or private highway users. | ||
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| + | *American Automobile Association (AAA) | ||
| + | *Human Factors Resources (HFR) | ||
| + | *League of American Bicyclists (LAB) | ||
| + | *National Safety Council (NSC) | ||
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| + | ===Group IV=== | ||
| + | Group IV organizations represent industry-oriented organizations. | ||
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| + | *American Highway Users Alliance (AHUA) | ||
| + | *American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) | ||
| + | *American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) | ||
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| + | ==Proposal Process== | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://ncutcd.org National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) website] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:14, 10 December 2019
Contents
Overview
The National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) is a private nonprofit corporation chartered in the state of Arizona, with over 300 technical and voting members from across the United States.
The purpose of NCUTCD, as stated on its website, is to assist in the development of standards, guides and warrants for traffic control devices and practices used to regulate, warn and guide traffic on streets and highways.
NCUTCD recommends to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and to other appropriate agencies proposed revisions and interpretations to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other accepted national standards.
NCUTCD develops public and professional awareness of the principles of safe traffic control devices and practices and provides a forum for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints to exchange professional information.
History
Joint Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1932-1960)
National Joint Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1960-1973)
National Advisory Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1973-1979)
NCUTCD (1980-present)
Organizational Structure
Sponsoring Organizations
Group I
Group I organizations represent state, county and municipal highway officials having the legal responsibility of administering public highway programs.
- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
- American Public Works Association (APWA)
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
- National Association of County Engineers (NACE)
Group II
Group II organizations represent national organizations with membership that includes officials directly associated with traffic operations and regulations.
- American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
- American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA)
- Association of American Railroads (AAR)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)
- International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)
Group III
Group III organizations represent organizations that operate on behalf of the general public or private highway users.
- American Automobile Association (AAA)
- Human Factors Resources (HFR)
- League of American Bicyclists (LAB)
- National Safety Council (NSC)
Group IV
Group IV organizations represent industry-oriented organizations.
- American Highway Users Alliance (AHUA)
- American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
- American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)
