Established in 1998, the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse is a service provided by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association and the Texas Transportation Institute … [Read more...] about Clearinghouse Offers Information
Texas Local Technical Assistance Program
Walter Workzone Interviews Stephen Solomon, OD, and Gerald Ullman, PH.D, P.E.
The focus of this interview is the warning lights on public works pickup trucks. Warning lights on public works pickup trucks are meant to enhance the safety of both drivers and work crews. The goal … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Interviews Stephen Solomon, OD, and Gerald Ullman, PH.D, P.E.
Status of Rulemaking for Minimum Retroreflectivity Guidelines
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has worked to develop minimum levels of retroreflectivity for traffic signs and pavement markings that would enhance mobility and increase safety for the … [Read more...] about Status of Rulemaking for Minimum Retroreflectivity Guidelines
Retroreflectivity: Making Sure Signs Measure up
This article discusses the definition of retroreflectivity and offers advice on maintaining retroreflective films. It then presents a list of guidelines that can be used when conducting a nighttime … [Read more...] about Retroreflectivity: Making Sure Signs Measure up
Walter Workzone Speaks About the TMUTCD
Walter & the editor discuss the new version of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). It represents the first major revision of the manual in over 20 years. … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks About the TMUTCD
Walter Workzone Speaks up about GPS, GIS, CAD and Traffic Signs
Walter & the editor discuss the use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for locating traffic signs. They also mention Geographic Information System (GIS) databases as a means for cataloging these sign … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks up about GPS, GIS, CAD and Traffic Signs