In an effort to remove human flaggers from dangerous situations, Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) is deployed by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Rumble strips are also placed on … [Read more...] about Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) and Rumble Strips
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Work Zone Materials for Temporary Signs in High Wind Areas: Final Report
Due to ineffective ballast materials and techniques, temporary signs may easily be knocked down and become invisible to the traveling public, increasing the risk of tort liability. Signs in … [Read more...] about Work Zone Materials for Temporary Signs in High Wind Areas: Final Report
Prevention of Backing Fatalities in Construction Work Zones: Final Report
Construction, repair, and maintenance work zones are always hazardous environments, particularly given the dangerous combinations of pedestrian workers and large trucks, bulldozers, rollers, and other … [Read more...] about Prevention of Backing Fatalities in Construction Work Zones: Final Report
TxDOT Launches New Map App
The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has launched a new online map application, Drive Texas, which provides real time traffic conditions including construction, closures, accidents, as well … [Read more...] about TxDOT Launches New Map App
National Observance Week Highlights Work Zone Awareness
The Texas Department of Transportation will join other national and state agencies to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week April 4-8 and to remember victims and raise awareness about work zone … [Read more...] about National Observance Week Highlights Work Zone Awareness
National Work Zone Memorial Comes to Beaumont
In advance of the National Work Zone Awareness Week, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) launched the campaign by bringing the National Work Zone Memorial wall to the state. The appearance of … [Read more...] about National Work Zone Memorial Comes to Beaumont