The number of fatal crashes in America is up by about 7 percent over the past decade. But in roadway work zones, it’s up by more than 40 percent. Senior Research Engineer Jerry Ullman explores why … [Read more...] about Highway to the Danger Zone: Hazards Abound Where Road Work Advances
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Studies to Improve Temporary Guide Signs in Work Zones
This report documents the efforts and results of a one-year research project aimed at improving temporary guide signs in long-term work zones. The researchers held discussions with Texas Department of … [Read more...] about Studies to Improve Temporary Guide Signs in Work Zones
Studies to Develop Guidelines for Work Zone Barrier Use on Freeways
This report describes research efforts to: Investigate the issues affecting temporary barrier deployment in work zones with constrained cross sections. Identify and evaluate available options … [Read more...] about Studies to Develop Guidelines for Work Zone Barrier Use on Freeways
Traffic Control Device Analysis, Testing, and Evaluation Program: FY2018 Activities
This project provides the Texas Department of Transportation with a mechanism to conduct high-priority, limited-scope evaluations of traffic control devices. Work conducted during the 2018 fiscal year … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Device Analysis, Testing, and Evaluation Program: FY2018 Activities
Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
This video documents an interview with Jerry Ullman, Senior Research Engineer and the principal investigator of the Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, conducted by Greg Winfree, TTI Agency … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse
Evaluation of Safety Practices for Short Duration Work Zones
This report documents a research effort tasked with identifying cost effective and safer alternatives to the current procedures used by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) maintenance crews … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Safety Practices for Short Duration Work Zones