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Indiana

Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones

Indiana DOT employed incident response wreckers full- and part-time in work zones to reduce the impact of highway incidents. It has an advance traveler information system in place that is controlled … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones

Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones

Indiana DOT uses the "Indiana Lane Merge" (now called Dynamic Lane Merge System). Also: 1. Flashing signs indicating reduced work zone speeds when work is in progress. 2. Higher fines in work zones … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones

Incident management techniques on major construction projects

On-site wrecker operators are used to relocate obstacles and vehicles from roadway. Indiana convened emergency responder work groups for this purpose. Indiana's new ATIS Program can trigger "use … [Read more...] about Incident management techniques on major construction projects

ITS technologies, lane rental, A+B bidding, queue detection, and other new and innovative strategies

Indiana uses ITS technologies, modified form of lane rental, A+B bidding, and queue detection on Indiana lane merges. The Indiana Expert System has potential use in construction work zones. … [Read more...] about ITS technologies, lane rental, A+B bidding, queue detection, and other new and innovative strategies

Traffic control for volunteer litter pickup crews

Indiana requires adopt-a-highway groups to put out "road/shoulder work ahead" signs at the ends of the pickup area. Participants must wear safety vests. The signs (typically rollup) and vests (along … [Read more...] about Traffic control for volunteer litter pickup crews

Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

In Indiana, lights are required on drums in tapers, transitions, or hazardous situations. LED lights are not allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed

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