This paper presents an overview and preliminary results of current research being conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve … [Read more...] about Texas DOT Vehicle Fleet Warning Light Policy Research
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Guidelines Developed for Short Duration and Stop-and-Go Maintenance
This article discusses the portable traffic control setup for short duration and stop-and-go maintenance activities. It includes a reference to TTI report 377-2F "Traffic Control for Short Duration … [Read more...] about Guidelines Developed for Short Duration and Stop-and-Go Maintenance
User’s Manual for QUEWZ-98
QUEWZ-98 is a microcomputer analysis tool for planning and scheduling use in freeway work zone lane closures. It analyzes traffic conditions on a freeway segment with and without a lane closure in … [Read more...] about User’s Manual for QUEWZ-98
Work Zone Traffic Legislation in Texas
This report presents the findings from speed studies before and after implementation of the double-fine law in Texas, as well as citation and fine data from those study sites. Also included in the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Legislation in Texas
Recommendations for Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
This report presents the recommendations to improve the vehicle and equipment warning light policy for the Texas Department of Transportation, and improve the safety of the Department's pavement data … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
Feasibility of Portable Traffic Signals to Replace Flaggers in Maintenance Operations
The purpose of the research project was to explore the use of portable traffic signal technology as a means for improving the efficiency of two-lane rural maintenance operations. The research findings … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Portable Traffic Signals to Replace Flaggers in Maintenance Operations