This is a state-wide program which aims to eliminate roadway deaths and serious injuries using data-driven prevention strategies. … [Read more...] about NC Vision Zero Initiative
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Work zone speed limit
In North Carolina: Speed reduction is used for long-term application (i.e., posted regulatory speed limit signs) for work zones where geometry and/or lane width/shoulder width restrictions occur on … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Incident management techniques on major construction projects
North Carolina uses motorist assistance patrol vehicles (24-hour), towing of disabled or abandoned vehicles, preselected emergency detour routes with covered signing, and changeable message signs for … [Read more...] about Incident management techniques on major construction projects
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
North Carolina uses changeable message signs that display advisory information to motorists, wide pavement markings and temporary pavement markers during construction, rumble strips applied to … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
North Carolina obtains actual traffic count data to establish work/non-work periods, restricts construction hauling operations during peak hours, provides for normal travel lane widths whenever … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce delay in work zones
State rules or regulations that require 24 hour maintenance of temporary traffic warning devices along highway work zones
North Carolina does not have general statutes (state laws) that require 24-hour surveillance for work zone traffic control devices. Instead, contract specifications identify this option when needed. … [Read more...] about State rules or regulations that require 24 hour maintenance of temporary traffic warning devices along highway work zones