On February 20, 2004, two male tow truck operators (the victims), ages 23 and 24, were fatally injured when a passing car struck them as they stood in the breakdown lane of a major interstate highway. … [Read more...] about Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Massachusetts: Two Tow Truck Drivers Killed When Struck in a Highway Breakdown Lane
Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Analysis of Crashes at Active Night Work Zones in Texas
In this paper, researchers present an analysis of the safety effects of night work activity upon crashes at two types of construction projects in Texas. The first project type involved both day and … [Read more...] about Analysis of Crashes at Active Night Work Zones in Texas
Development of an NCHRP Report 350 TL-3 New Jersey Shape 50-Inch Portable Concrete Barrier
For roadside work-zones in areas that have opposing traffic flow, safety is enhanced if the temporary barriers incorporate a glare-shield that blocks headlight glare from oncoming traffic. … [Read more...] about Development of an NCHRP Report 350 TL-3 New Jersey Shape 50-Inch Portable Concrete Barrier
Highway Work Zone Safety
This 2003 booklet makes it clear that work zone safety is now a number one priority in the construction industry. Beginning with numerous work zone safety articles and safety tips, it then moves on … [Read more...] about Highway Work Zone Safety
An Artificial Neural Network Speed Profile Model for High-Speed Highway Construction Work Zones
Speed profile models can be used by highway engineers to assess the adequacy of a design. Previous work has investigated relationships between operating speed and geometric roadway elements for … [Read more...] about An Artificial Neural Network Speed Profile Model for High-Speed Highway Construction Work Zones
Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones
Pedestrians can be found virtually everywhere in urban areas, including low-density suburban settings. Their exposure may not be as great in some places as in others, but the risks they face in work … [Read more...] about Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones