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Baltimore County, Maryland Report

Dave Groft, Acting Crew Chief

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Reflectorized Section

September 1996–December 1999

Location:	Worthington Avenue, 0.25 miles west of Riesesterstown
Length of Reflectorized Section:	1.5 miles
Reflectors Installed:	September 26, 1996
Reflector Installation Design:	Directed across highway and staggered
Terrain:	Level and curves
Deer-Vehicle After Dark Accident History Prior to Installation:	1995: 7 1996: 9
Deer-Vehicle After Dark Accident History After Installation:	1997: 0 1998: 0 1999: 0
Yearly Reduction in Accidents:	1997: 100% 1998: 100% 1999: 100%
Period of Study:	Sep 96–Dec 99
Estimated Reflector Maintenance Costs:	Oct 96–Dec 98 Replaced 20 Reflectors, 25 Posts, 8 man-hours = $558 $280/yr/mi average

Reflector Purchases

Initial Purchase	9/96: recieved 210 from DOT
Subsequent Purchases	2/97: 20