This study was undertaken to better understand the factors that may affect road sign retroreflectivity, specifically age and physical orientation. A better understanding of these factors could provide … [Read more...] about Factors Affecting Sign Retroreflectivity
Oregon Department of Transportation
Lighted Guidance Tube Evaluation
This report summarizes the evaluation of the Lighted Guidance Tube (LGT), a 3M product used to delineate a temporary detour curve section on the Eddyville-Cline Hill Section construction project. The … [Read more...] about Lighted Guidance Tube Evaluation
A Comparison of Pressure Treated Wood and Cedar Signposts
This report compares the use of pressure treated wood and cedar for signposts. Both materials are being used by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), however sign crews are now primarily … [Read more...] about A Comparison of Pressure Treated Wood and Cedar Signposts
Oregon Roads Scholar Program
The Oregon Roads Scholar program consists of 18 classes covering the latest information on road maintenance procedures and technologies. Classes are scheduled on a regular basis throughout Oregon and … [Read more...] about Oregon Roads Scholar Program
Work Zone Campaign Focuses on Driver Dangers: Guess Who Usually Gets Hurt in Work Zone Crashes? Drivers and Their Passengers.
Covered in the April 2000 issue of the Oregon Department of Transportation monthly newsletter, this article provides information on the purpose and efforts of the "Give `Em a Brake" public awareness … [Read more...] about Work Zone Campaign Focuses on Driver Dangers: Guess Who Usually Gets Hurt in Work Zone Crashes? Drivers and Their Passengers.
Construction Manual
This manual describes or references the practices needed to administer contracts under the Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction. … [Read more...] about Construction Manual