In a previous extensive review of overseas literature, researchers identified 42 traffic operations and safety technologies and practices that were not currently deployed in Virginia. These were … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Best Practices in Traffic Operation and Safety: Phase I: Flashing LED Stop Sign and Optical Speed Bars
Virginia Transportation Research Council
Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia: Final Report
Previous studies have indicated that the use of a staffed police car positioned at the front of work zones is one of the most effective methods of controlling speed in work zones. The purpose of this … [Read more...] about Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia: Final Report
A Determination of the Appropriateness of Virginia’s Retroreflective Sign Sheeting Specification for Flourescent Orange Construction and Maintenance Signs
To ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic through a highway network during nighttime conditions, traffic signs are either illuminated or made retroreflective. Since illuminating all highway … [Read more...] about A Determination of the Appropriateness of Virginia’s Retroreflective Sign Sheeting Specification for Flourescent Orange Construction and Maintenance Signs
Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia
It is generally accepted that one of the most effective ways of controlling speed in a work zone is to have a staffed police car positioned at the beginning of the work zone with its lights flashing … [Read more...] about Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia
Deflection Limits for Temporary Concrete Barriers
Whenever a traffic control plan is developed that utilizes temporary barriers, it is important to define acceptable barrier deflection criteria. However, the acceptable deflection criteria can be … [Read more...] about Deflection Limits for Temporary Concrete Barriers
Final Report: An Overview of Virginia’s Computerized Crash Records Systems
This report identifies the various components of Virginia's computerized crash records systems and explains how these components process crash data. Emphasis has been placed on recording information … [Read more...] about Final Report: An Overview of Virginia’s Computerized Crash Records Systems