Delineation of Linear Roadside Hardware Systems and Roadside Obstacles (2026)
Chapter: Appendix A: State Survey Questionnaire
APPENDIX A
State Survey Questionnaire
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Introduction
This survey was developed as part of a research study sponsored by NCHRP Project 22-53, “Delineation of Linear Roadside Hardware Systems and Roadside Obstacles.” This survey aims to 1) gather information on delineation practices for roadside hardware and roadside obstacles and 2) collect information on any research studies conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of these delineation practices.
Instruction
The survey will automatically save as you progress through the questions. You may close the survey and reopen it at any time on the same computer. If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Schulz.
Contact Information
Name
Title
Transportation Agency
Email Address
Phone Number
Q1. Does your agency utilize the FHWA MUTCD for guidance on the delineation of roadside hardware and roadside obstacles? For reference, some of the main sections providing delineation guidance in the FHWA MUTCD are Sections 2C, 3F, 6F, and 6H.
Yes
No
Optional: You may provide a comment in the box below.
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Q2. Does your agency utilize a state MUTCD for guidance on the delineation of roadside hardware and roadside obstacles?
Yes
No
Optional: You may provide a comment in the box below.
Q3. Has your agency implemented guidelines outside of the specifications in the FHWA MUTCD or your state MUTCD for the delineation of roadside hardware and/or roadside obstacles?
Yes
No
Optional: You may provide a comment in the box below.
Q4. Has your agency experimented with delineation practices for roadside hardware and/or roadside obstacles that were not developed into guidelines? This may include a successful delineation application for a project, an innovative delineation solution, or other forms of experimental delineation use.
Yes
No
Optional: You may provide a comment in the box below.
Instruction: For Questions 5-14, you will be asked to provide information such as specifications, application type, relative usage, cost, service life, etc. for delineation practices used by your agency. These questions apply to a single delineation practice. In Question 15, you will be given the opportunity to return to this point and add additional delineation practices. You may add as many delineation practices as you want. The survey will loop until Question 15 is answered “no.”
Q5. Please provide any standard plans, specifications, and/or design guidelines of a delineation practice implemented by your agency for roadside hardware or roadside obstacles.
Comment (you may provide a hyperlink):
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Long Description.
Attachment: You may upload one file here. If you have multiple files, please compress them and upload them as one file (e.g., zipped folder).
Q6. What type of roadside hardware or roadside obstacle is this delineation practice used for?
Note. You may select multiple answers.
Guardrail
Concrete Barrier
Cable Barrier
Crash Cushion
End Terminal
Bridge Railing
Other Roadside Hardware
Non-traversable slope
Culverts
Embankment
Multi-modal facility
Other Roadside Obstacle
Q7. Please indicate the current relative usage of the delineation practice.
Never (0%)
Rarely (1-25%)
Somewhat Frequently (26-50%)
Frequently (51-75%)
Very Frequently (76-100%)
Unknown
Q8. Please provide an estimate of the unit cost for the material used for the delineation device. This can be provided as the cost for a single unit or the cost per linear ft.
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Unknown
Q9. Please provide an estimate of the cost of labor and equipment to install the delineation device. This can be provided as the cost for a single unit or the cost per linear ft.
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Unknown
Ql0. Please provide an estimate of the cost of labor and equipment for maintenance of the delineation device. This can be provided as the cost for a single unit or the cost per linear ft.
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Unknown
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Q11. Please estimate the service life for the delineation device.
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Unknown
Q12. Has your agency developed a Crash Modification Factor (CMF) for the delineation practice?
Yes (Please indicate the CMF and/or provide any associated documentation) Comment (you may provide a hyperlink):
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Attachment:
No
Q13. Has your agency documented a reduction in crashes or other benefits as a result of the implemented delineation practice?
Yes (Please describe the documented benefits and/or provide documentation) Comment (you may provide a hyperlink):
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Attachment
No
Q14. Does your agency have any available and reliable crash information/data related to the delineation practice which could be used in a crash data analysis study?
Yes
No
Q15. Would you like to add another delineation practice/specification?
Yes
No
Q16. Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up interview (email and/or phone) if additional information is needed?
Yes
No
