Pedestrians can be found virtually everywhere in urban areas, including low-density suburban settings. Their exposure may not be as great in some places as in others, but the risks they face in work … [Read more...] about Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones
Transportation Research Board
Anti-icing and Pre-wetting: Improved Methods for Winter Highway Maintenance in North America
In recent years, anti-icing and pre-wetting practices have been gradually accepted and adopted by the North American highway agencies. One of the greatest challenges of implementing these practices … [Read more...] about Anti-icing and Pre-wetting: Improved Methods for Winter Highway Maintenance in North America
Development of Improved Procedures for Removing Temporary Pavement Markings during Highway Construction
During highway construction, temporary pavement markings are a common necessity as is their subsequent removal. Current methods to remove markings have often been unsatisfactory, leaving pavement … [Read more...] about Development of Improved Procedures for Removing Temporary Pavement Markings during Highway Construction
Development of a Methodology to Estimate the Interstate Highway Capacity for Short-Term Work Zone Lane Closures
Defining and understanding traffic flow parameters within short-term interstate work zones is a crucial step in developing effective policies to manage construction and maintenance work conducted on … [Read more...] about Development of a Methodology to Estimate the Interstate Highway Capacity for Short-Term Work Zone Lane Closures
Motorist Comprehension of Traffic Control Devices for Mobile Operations
In 2004, researchers conducted surveys to evaluate motorist comprehension of various mobile traffic control devices used to inform drivers about the number of vehicles in a work convoy; speed … [Read more...] about Motorist Comprehension of Traffic Control Devices for Mobile Operations
Estimating Interstate Highway Capacity for Short-Term Work Zone Lane Closures: Development of Methodology
Defining and understanding traffic flow parameters within short-term Interstate work zones are crucial in developing effective policies to manage construction and maintenance work conducted on the … [Read more...] about Estimating Interstate Highway Capacity for Short-Term Work Zone Lane Closures: Development of Methodology