In the last decade, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have increasingly been deployed in work zones by state departments of transportation. Also known as smart work zone systems they improve … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems
Iowa Department of Transportation
Traffic And Safety Manual
Originally published in 2001, many chapters have been updated since then. The Traffic and Safety Manual is intended to provide guidelines or information on how a certain activity related to traffic … [Read more...] about Traffic And Safety Manual
Iowa Work Zone Safety Guidelines for Utilities
This handbook generally represents minimum requirements for typical situations. It is not intended as a substitute for engineering judgment and may need to be altered to fit the conditions of a … [Read more...] about Iowa Work Zone Safety Guidelines for Utilities
Construction Manual
The Construction Manual is intended primarily for use by field personnel as a policy in the administration and inspection of construction projects. It is composed from background information, … [Read more...] about Construction Manual
Smart Work Zone: A Warning System for Motorists During Interstate Reconstruction Projects
This report describes a smart work zone project that was implemented on an I-80 reconstruction project during the 1997 construction season. The smart work zone system was designed to monitor … [Read more...] about Smart Work Zone: A Warning System for Motorists During Interstate Reconstruction Projects
Iowa DOT Standard Road Plans
The standard road plans contained in this manual (commonly referred to as the "Red Book") have been developed to show standardized design features, construction methods and approved materials to be … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT Standard Road Plans