Chapter 16 of the Highway Design Manual provides guidance on the issues that designers should take into consideration regarding maintenance and protection of traffic in highway work zones. WORK ZONE … [Read more...] about New York State Department of Transportation Highway Design Manual, Chapter 16 – Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in Highway Work Zones
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Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination
The nighttime driving environment, consisting of roadway illumination, signs, vehicle lighting and markers, delineators and flashing lights, can be complex or even confusing for both pedestrians and … [Read more...] about Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination
Revisions to Standard Specification §107-05A High-Visibility Apparel
This revision provides an update to §107-05A. High Visibility Apparel of the Standard Specifications of May 4, 2006. The changes are made on the requirements for protective helmets, construction … [Read more...] about Revisions to Standard Specification §107-05A High-Visibility Apparel
Highway Design Manual Revision No. 48 – Chapter 16: Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in Highway Work Zones
The last update of Chapter 16 of the Highway Design Manual was made in 1983. Since then, the policy and guidance for the maintenance and protection of traffic in highway work zones has been provided … [Read more...] about Highway Design Manual Revision No. 48 – Chapter 16: Maintenance and Protection of Traffic in Highway Work Zones
Statement from NYSDOT Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee on a DOT Work Zone Fatality in Oneida County
Statement of Stanley Gee, Acting Commissioner of New York State Department of Transportation, on the death of Gary Farrell. Farrell was struck by a pickup truck and killed while flagging traffic in a … [Read more...] about Statement from NYSDOT Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee on a DOT Work Zone Fatality in Oneida County
Safety Footwear Policy
This document addresses New York State Department of Transportation's requirement for safety footwear for employees engaged in work activity creating reasonable potential for foot injury. … [Read more...] about Safety Footwear Policy