As of January 17, 2003, the new Texas MUTCD has been adopted and takes immediate precedence over the 1980 version. There are many differences between the two versions. For example, the TMUTCD has been … [Read more...] about Changes in 2003 TMUTCD: Signs and Pavement Markings
Texas Local Technical Assistance Program
Walter Workzone Speaks up About Lane Closures
To prepare a traffic control plan for a short-term lane closure using flaggers on a two-lane, two-way rural road, follow these 9 steps: 1. Select the appropriate Typical Application from the Texas … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks up About Lane Closures
Clearinghouse Offers Information
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
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