WZSC Glossary


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Lane Drop

See Dropped Lane. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Lane Line Markings

White pavement marking lines that delineate the separation of traffic lanes that have the same direction of travel on a roadway. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Lane-Use Control Signal

A signal face displaying indications to permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a roadway or to indicate the impending prohibition of such use. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Lateral buffer space

A "lateral buffer space may be used to separate the traffic space from the work space . . . [or a hazardous area], such as excavations or pavement drop-offs. A lateral buffer space also may be used between two travel lanes, especially [those carrying traffic in opposite directions]. The width of the lateral buffer space should be determined by engineering judgment" [FHWA 2000 (MUTCD: Section 6C.06)].

LED

light emitting diode MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Legend

See Sign Legend. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Lens

See Signal Lens. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Light balloon

A self-inflating elliptical lighting fixture designed to produce uniform non-glare illumination.

Light Rail Transit Traffic (Light Rail Transit Equipment)

Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property can be transported on light rail transit tracks, including single-unit light rail transit cars (such at streetcars and trolleys) and assemblies of multiple light rail transit cars coupled together. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2

Locomotive Horn

An air horn, steam whistle, or similar audible warning device (see 49 CFR Part 229.129) mounted on a locomotive or control cab car. The terms "locomotive horn," "train whistle," "locomotive whistle," and "train horn" are used interchangeably in the railroad industry. MUTCD 2009 Edition with May 2012 Revisions 1 and 2


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