This research examines the use of radar equipped portable changeable message signs to reduce driver speeds in South Carolina DOT work zones. The 85th percentile speed, mean speed, and percentage of … [Read more...] about Use of Radar-Equipped Portable Changeable Message Sign to Reduce Vehicle Speed in South Carolina Work Zones
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Artificial Neural Network Speed Profile Model for Construction Work Zones on High-Speed Highways
Speed profile models can be used as a diagnostic tool by highway engineers. Previous work has investigated relationships between operating speed and geometric roadway elements for permanent roadway … [Read more...] about Artificial Neural Network Speed Profile Model for Construction Work Zones on High-Speed Highways
Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
A new kind of worker joins the ranks of WSDOT construction crews: the roboflagger. The roboflagger is WSDOT's latest tool to make work zones safer for both driver and crews. Remotely controlled by a … [Read more...] about Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
ARTBA Alerts Motorists to the “Signs of Change” During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
A group of government and safety officials, transportation construction industry employees and motorists gathered on this date at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in the Nation's Capital to mark National … [Read more...] about ARTBA Alerts Motorists to the “Signs of Change” During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
Traffic Enforcement Strategies in Work Zones
This report presents the summary of work conducted during Phase I of NCHRP Project 3-80, Traffic Enforcement Strategies for Work Zones. The objective of this project is to develop guidelines for safe … [Read more...] about Traffic Enforcement Strategies in Work Zones
FHWA Highway Construction Noise Handbook
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a handbook with a CD-ROM that explores factors and issues that may be appropriate to consider in dealing with construction noise. The handbook is … [Read more...] about FHWA Highway Construction Noise Handbook