USA Banner
  U.S. flag
              An official website of the United States government Here's how you knowOfficial US Government Icon
              **Official websites use .gov**A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
            Secure Site Icon
              **Secure .gov websites use HTTPS**
                  A **lock** ( A locked padlock ) or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 
 U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation
 Search DOT
            Search
                    About FHWAFHWA Organization
                Headquarters Offices
                Field Offices
                Strategic Plan
                Business Opportunities
                Staff Directories
                Careers
                Highway History
                Contact UsProgramsAcquisition Management
                Civil Rights
                Federal Lands Highway
                Infrastructure
                Innovative Program Delivery
                Operations
                Planning, Environment, and Realty
                Policy
                Research, Development, and Technology
                Safety
                Browse by TopicsResourcesCore Highway Topics
                Federal Aid Essentials
                Automation
                Complete Streets
                Laws and Regulations
                Policy & Guidance Center
                Section 508
                Publications and Statistics
                Professional Development
                National Highway Institute
                Resource Center
                Accessibility Resource Library
                FHWA Research LibraryNewsroomPress Releases
                Speeches & Testimony
                Photos
                Videos
                Media ContactsMenu FHWA Highway Safety Programs Home
                        Decision Support Guide for the Installation of Shoulder and Center Line Rumble Strips on Non-Freeways


            
            In This Section
        Rumble Strips and Rumble Stripes
                General Information
                Safety
                Design and Construction
                Accommodating All Users
                Mitigating Noise
                Pavement and Maintenance
                Policies, Guidance, & Research
                Frequently Asked Questions
                Technical Advisories
                
                OTHER RESOURCES
The FHWA maintains a Rumble Strips and Rumble Stripes website, which is accessible at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/safety/rwd/keep-vehicles-road/rumble-strips. The website contains resources on safety; design and construction; accommodating all users; mitigating noise; pavement and maintenance; and policies, guidance, and research. The website also contains implementation fact sheets for designers and implementation guides for technical specialists focusing on noise, pavements, and bicycle accommodation. The FHWA also has technical advisories on Rumble Strips for Shoulder and Edge Line Rumble Strips (T 5040.39, Revision 1) and Center Line Rumble Strips (T 5040.040, Revision 1).

For more information on rumble strip or alternative countermeasure effectiveness, visit the CMF Clearinghouse at www.cmfclearinghouse.org.

For more information on the HSM, visit www.highwaysafetymanual.org.
      
  Book traversal links for OTHER RESOURCES
      ‹ CASE STUDIES
                    Up
                    APPENDIX A – EXAMPLE CMF TABLES ›
                
                Book:Decision Support Guide for the Installation of Shoulder and Center Line Rumble Strips on Non-Freeways
              INTRODUCTION
                RUMBLE STRIPS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
                SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
                OVERVIEW OF CURRENT AND SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION PRACTICES
                MODEL DECISION-SUPPORT FRAMEWORK FOR RUMBLE STRIP INSTALLATION
                CASE STUDIES
                OTHER RESOURCES
                APPENDIX A – EXAMPLE CMF TABLES
                APPENDIX B – DETAILED EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
                REFERENCES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

**Federal Highway Administration**

1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20590

202-366-4000Subscribe to email updates
                    About
  

        
              About FHWA
                Careers
                Org Chart
                Staff Directories
                Work with UsPrograms
  

        
              Acquisition Management
                Civil Rights
                Federal Lands Highway
                Infrastructure
                Innovative Program Delivery
                Operations
                Planning, Environment, and Realty
                Policy
                Research, Development, and Technology
                SafetyPolicies, Rights, Legal
  

        
              About DOT
                Accessibility
                Budget and Performance
                Civil Rights
                FOIA
                Information Quality
                No FEAR Act
                Office of Inspector General
                Privacy Policy
                USA.gov
                Web Policies and Notices
                Web StandardsNews & Events
  

        
              Newsroom
                Press Releases
                Speeches & Testimony
                Media Contacts
                Connect with Us