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Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects

Texas frequently uses salvaged guardrail. Any rail removed in the construction of a new highway is frequently stockpiled for use in maintenance operations. If it is damaged or rusted it is either … [Read more...] about Salvaged and/or re-galvanized guardrail on construction projects

Give Us a Brake

Work zone safety program with printed material, public service announcements, and corresponding highway signs. Public awareness efforts include information hotlines with details on lane closures, … [Read more...] about Give Us a Brake

Contractor identification sign in work zones

Texas DOT requires this type of signing on all construction projects and maintenance projects that are let by TxDOT, except on projects where this is not practical such as a districtwide contract for … [Read more...] about Contractor identification sign in work zones

Know Your Vital Signs

In the mid-1990s, TxDOT, backed by TTI research, changed its practice for selection and use of more than a dozen traffic control devices. The department also changed the design of several other signs. … [Read more...] about Know Your Vital Signs

Use of drone radar, safety intrusion alarms, CB Wizard, and automated flaggers in work zones

TxDOT has used drone radar in both rural and urban work zones, mostly in mobile operations. It was perceived to be somewhat effective as a speed control measure. Problem: It targets only road users … [Read more...] about Use of drone radar, safety intrusion alarms, CB Wizard, and automated flaggers in work zones

Changing light bulbs on overhead signs

Texas DOT does not have a hard policy requiring lane closures for replacing lamps on overhead signs. However, the types of facilities (high-speeds, often high-volume) where these signs are located … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs

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