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
Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
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
Anti-icing and Pre-wetting: Improved Methods for Winter Highway Maintenance in North America
In recent years, anti-icing and pre-wetting practices have been gradually accepted and adopted by the North American highway agencies. One of the greatest challenges of implementing these practices … [Read more...] about Anti-icing and Pre-wetting: Improved Methods for Winter Highway Maintenance in North America
Development of Improved Procedures for Removing Temporary Pavement Markings during Highway Construction
During highway construction, temporary pavement markings are a common necessity as is their subsequent removal. Current methods to remove markings have often been unsatisfactory, leaving pavement … [Read more...] about Development of Improved Procedures for Removing Temporary Pavement Markings during Highway Construction