ERF: a call for papers on Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings

The European Union Road Federation (ERF) is calling for papers for its sign and markings session at a major conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia in October. Contributions are invited for the Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings session, which is co-sponsored by the US-based Transportation Research Board, at the European Road Conference from 22-24 October, 2018. The topic is important because the downward trend in global traffic injuries has been on pause since 2013. “This is particularly notable in develop
May 16, 2018 Read time: 2 mins
The road leads to Dubrovnik for the European Road Conference
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.


Contributions are invited for the Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings session, which is co-sponsored by the US-based 2774 Transportation Research Board, at the European Road Conference from 22-24 October, 2018.

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 %$Linker: 2 Email <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-email [email protected] false mailto:[email protected] true false%>

Deadline for submissions is 31 May 2018.

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