Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Overview

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a compilation of national standards for all traffic control devices. It is used by road managers to install and maintain the correct traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel. The traffic control devices included in the manual include road markings, highway signs, and traffic signals. The manual is updated periodically, with the most recent update being published effective by June 2012.

Operations Area of Practice

    Transit Signal Priority
    Access Management
    Bicycles and Pedestrians
    Pricing / Toll Roads
    Adaptive Signal Control Technology
    Corridor and Arterial Traffic Management
    Active Traffic Management (ATM)
    Active Parking Management
    Travel Demand Management
    Roadway Geometric Design
    Freeway Management
    Traffic Signal Timing
    Regional Traffic Signal Operations & Program Management
    Ramp Metering
    Transit Operations
    HOV Lanes / HOT Lanes
    Integrated ITS Deployment
    Communications
    Connected Vehicles
    Real Time Traveler Information
    Roadway Striping
    Gravel Road Maintenance
    Municipal Operations
    Equipment Management
    Roadway Lighting
    Roadside Maintenance
    Sign Maintenance and Replacement
    Pothole Repair
    Sidewalk and Trail Maintenance/Management
    Commercial vehicle size and weight
    Curbside Management/Delivery
    Freight Technology and Operations

Organizational Capability Element

    System Architecture / Engineering
    Integrated Corridor Management
    Standards and Interoperability
    Freeway Operations
    Freight Management Operations
    Project Systems Engineering
    Traveler Information
    Regional Architectures
    Traffic Incident Management
    Work Zone Management
    Emergency Transportation Operations
    Vehicle Systems/Connected Vehicles
    Planned Special Event Management
    Testing, Verification & Validation (V&V)
    Road Weather Management
    Roadway Geometric Design
    Arterial Traffic Control Device Operations
    Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing
    Local government/MPO/RTPA cooperation

Content Type

Standards & Recommended Practices

Role in Organization

Transportation Planner
Public
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Media / PIO

Publishing Organization

FHWA

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