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NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 742403867 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE M40 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · ncutcd.org
revenue
$114K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$170K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The purpose of NCUTCD is to assist with the development of standards, guidelines, and warrants for traffic control devices and practices used to regulate, warn, and guide traffic on streets and highways, and to educate the public, further public safety, and stimulate research concerning traffic control.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) is a nonprofit organization that develops and recommends updates to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the national standard for traffic control devices in the United States. It convenes technical experts to propose revisions related to road signs, signals, markings, and traffic management practices, which are then submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for consideration. The organization focuses on improving safety and uniformity in traffic control across jurisdictions.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Recommendations
Develops and submits proposed revisions, additions, and interpretations to the MUTCD for consideration by the Federal Highway Administration
Technical Committees and Joint Task Forces
Hosts specialized committees focused on areas such as pedestrian safety, roundabouts, connected vehicles, and traffic control for work zones to develop targeted recommendations
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Uniform Traffic Control Standards Development 11 activities
    • Conduct research on traffic control devices
      Conducts research related to traffic control devices, including publishing a dedicated journal and analyzing new releases and editions of the MUTCD for errors and improvements.
    • Conduct review cycles for traffic control device proposals
      Conducts review cycles, such as Fall and Spring Review Cycles, to evaluate and process proposals related to traffic control devices.
    • Conducting research on traffic control devices
      Conducts and publishes research related to traffic control devices, including maintaining updated versions of the MUTCD with error tracking and releasing supporting materials such as Standard Highway Signs with vector graphics and hotlinks for navigation.
    • Develop and recommend revisions to traffic control device standards
      Develops and recommends proposed revisions and interpretations to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other national standards to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other agencies. This includes proposing specific changes to devices and practices to improve safety and efficiency on streets and highways.
    • Develop and recommend revisions to traffic control device standards
      Develops and votes on proposed additions, revisions, and interpretations to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other national standards, submitting these recommendations to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other relevant agencies for consideration.
    • Development and submission of MUTCD revisions
      Recommends, votes on, and submits proposed additions, revisions, and interpretations to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for consideration in future editions. Examples include proposals for Two-Stage Bike Box Double Arrows and updates to channelizing devices.
    • Facilitating professional exchange and organizational operations
      Provides a forum for qualified professionals to share information on traffic control devices and maintains the day-to-day operations of the NCUTCD through dedicated staff support.
    • Produce educational content on the MUTCD
      Produces videos and maintains a YouTube channel to explain the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and its contents.
    • Promote awareness of safe traffic control practices
      Develops public and professional awareness of safe traffic control devices and practices through various means, including maintaining a YouTube channel with explanatory videos and providing a forum for professional information exchange.
    • Public and professional education on traffic control
      Produces educational materials such as videos explaining the MUTCD, maintains a YouTube channel, and conducts "Rules of the Road" activities to increase public and professional awareness of safe traffic control devices and practices.
    • Publish research on traffic control devices
      Publishes research, such as the NCUTCD TCD Research Journal, and provides information on updates and errors in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Host annual and midyear meetings
      Holds two three-day meetings annually: an Annual Meeting in the Washington, DC area in January and a Midyear Meeting that rotates locations around the United States in June. These meetings serve as a forum for professional information exchange and review cycles for proposed changes to traffic control devices.
    • Host annual and midyear meetings
      Holds two three-day meetings annually: an Annual Meeting in the Washington, DC area in January and a Midyear Meeting that rotates locations around the United States in June, often in conjunction with the AASHTO Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering (SCOTE) meeting.
    • Hosting biannual meetings and review cycles
      Holds two three-day meetings annually—an Annual Meeting in January in the Washington, DC area and a rotating Midyear Meeting in June—along with spring and fall review cycles to evaluate traffic control device standards and practices.
    • Promote awareness of safe traffic control practices
      Develops public and professional awareness of safe traffic control devices and practices, and provides a forum for professionals to exchange information on the topic.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$114K
Contributions & grants$34K30%
Program service revenue$80K70%
Investment income$3190%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$170K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +120.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Richard Moeur Executive Secretary 25 $58K
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • AASHTO Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering (SCOTE) Partner — Holds its Midyear Meeting in conjunction with the AASHTO Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering (SCOTE) meeting.
  • AASHTO Traffic Engineering Subcommittee Partner — Holds its Midyear Meeting in conjunction with the AASHTO Traffic Engineering Subcommittee meeting
  • AASHTO Traffic Engineering Subcommittee Partner — Holds its summer meeting in conjunction with the AASHTO Traffic Engineering Subcommittee meeting.
  • AREMA Partner — AREMA is a sponsoring organization to the NCUTCD, having transitioned from the Association of American Railroads Committee D.
  • American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Partner — Ken Kobetsky worked for AASHTO after his tenure with the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
  • American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Partner — Bob Garrett served as a Division Engineer with ARBA (later ARTBA) during his career.
  • American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Partner — Bob Garrett was the Executive Director of ATSSA before becoming the NCUTCD Executive Secretary.
  • Association of American Railroads Partner — The Association of American Railroads continues as a sponsoring organization to the NCUTCD.
  • Association of American Railroads Committee D Partner — John Sharkey was actively involved and served as president of this committee, which developed railroad industry standards and recommended practices for railroad signaling, and later transitioned into AREMA.
  • Calcium Chloride Institute Partner — Bob Garrett served as Chief Engineer with the Calcium Chloride Institute during his career.
  • FHWA Government — Submits proposed changes to the FHWA for consideration for a future revision to the MUTCD.
  • FHWA Partner — Posted the first release of the Standard Highway Signs, which includes details for new warning signs.
  • FHWA Partner — Posted the hotlinks version of the 11th Edition of the MUTCD.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook platform for organizational communication and outreach (ncutcd).
  • Federal Highway Administration Government — Recommends proposed revisions and interpretations to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other national standards to the FHWA.
  • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Partner — Scott Wainwright worked as a member of FHWA’s MUTCD Team, responsible for parts of the MUTCD.
  • Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Partner — Scott Wainwright has been active in ITE, serving as President of the Washington DC Section and the Mid-Colonial District.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn platform for organizational presence and professional engagement.
  • Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Partner — Published the 6th edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada.
  • Transportation Research Board Partner — Holds its Annual Meeting immediately preceding the Transportation Research Board meeting.
  • Transportation Research Board Partner — Ken Kobetsky has been involved with the Transportation Research Board and has attended every annual meeting since 1965.
  • Transportation Research Board (TRB) Partner — Holds its Annual Meeting near the time of the TRB Annual Meeting
  • Transportation Research Board (TRB) Partner — Holds its winter meeting in conjunction with the TRB meeting.
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter platform for organizational communication and outreach (@ncutcd).