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
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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