- DRTRS prevents drivers from becoming accustomed to the effects of the rumble strips
- DRTRS minimizes noise and vehicle deterioration
Benefits
- Expands the deployment of transverse rumble strips to multiple types of facilities, such as school zones, midblock crossings, railroad crossings, animal crossings, and toll booths.
- Allows the use of rumble strips in residential areas. Currently, transverse rumble strips are limited to high-speed rural areas.
- Provides an audible sound to the blind and other pedestrians to warn them that a vehicle is coming.
- Regains a distracted driver’s attention for a reduced cost compared to other safety improvements.
- Does not require cutting pavement; only milling it.