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
Ohio Department of Transportation
“Work Zone Crash Analysis” & “Traffic Management in Work Zones – The ODOT MOT Process”
This presentation analyzes contributing factors to work zone crashes and presents Ohio DOT's policy on traffic management in work zones. … [Read more...] about “Work Zone Crash Analysis” & “Traffic Management in Work Zones – The ODOT MOT Process”
An Intelligent Decision Support System for Work Zone Traffic Management and Planning
Periodic resurfacing, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction work is needed on the aging highway system in the state of Ohio to maintain a desired level of service for the traveling public. … [Read more...] about An Intelligent Decision Support System for Work Zone Traffic Management and Planning
Implementation and Testing of the Travel Time Prediction System (TIPS)
The Travel Time Prediction System (TIPS) is a portable automated system for predicting and displaying travel time for motorists in advance of and through freeway construction work zones, on a … [Read more...] about Implementation and Testing of the Travel Time Prediction System (TIPS)
ODOT Launches New Freeway Patrol to Combat Congestion
Delaware - Stuck in traffic' Stalled on the side of the road' The Ohio Department of Transportation is launching a new freeway service patrol that could be instrumental in getting you and thousands of … [Read more...] about ODOT Launches New Freeway Patrol to Combat Congestion
Work Zone Accidents Rise: Hidden Dangers in Nighttime Construction
While most central Ohioans are fast asleep this summer, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and its contractors will be out in full force, reconstructing bridges and roadways around central … [Read more...] about Work Zone Accidents Rise: Hidden Dangers in Nighttime Construction