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
Transportation Research Board
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
Internal Traffic Control Plans
While a temporary traffic control plan describes how a specific work zone is to be set up to ensure the safety of the motoring public, construction equipment and vehicles within the work space are not … [Read more...] about Internal Traffic Control Plans
Improving Compliance with Work Zone Speed Limits: Effectiveness of Selected Devices
Thousands of crashes occurring in work zones each year lead to numerous fatalities and injuries. The sizeable portion of these crashes attributed to excessive speed emphasizes the need to motivate … [Read more...] about Improving Compliance with Work Zone Speed Limits: Effectiveness of Selected Devices