A laboratory study of human factors was conducted to evaluate enhanced signing options that provide pedestrians in temporary traffic control areas with improved information on sidewalk closures. … [Read more...] about Evaluating Innovative Ideas in Pedestrian Signing for Temporary Traffic Control
Estimating Operational Impacts of Freeway Work Zones on Extended Facilities
This paper presents an approach to estimating the operational impacts of freeway work zones. The focus is on significant work zones on freeway corridors as defined by FHWA. The methodology is based on … [Read more...] about Estimating Operational Impacts of Freeway Work Zones on Extended Facilities
Devices to Implement Short-Term Speed Limits in Texas Work Zones
In Texas, speed limits for short-term (less than 12 consecutive h) work zones are used when workers or equipment are not behind a concrete barrier, work activity is within 15 ft of the pavement edge, … [Read more...] about Devices to Implement Short-Term Speed Limits in Texas Work Zones
Closed-Course Test and Analysis of Vibration and Sound Generated by Temporary Rumble Strips for Short-Term Work Zones
Driver distraction and speeding are two contributors to crashes in construction and maintenance work zones. Rumble strips can be effective and have been used in some states to alert drivers to reduce … [Read more...] about Closed-Course Test and Analysis of Vibration and Sound Generated by Temporary Rumble Strips for Short-Term Work Zones
States Seek to Change Ticket Camera Rules
The use of speed cameras is expected to be a much debated topic throughout the country. Currently 21 states have laws allowing automated enforcement and 10 states prohibit it. Lawmakers from Missouri … [Read more...] about States Seek to Change Ticket Camera Rules
Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC-Based V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone (2010)
This report describes the architecture, functionality and the field demonstration of a newly developed dedicated short range communication (DSRC)-based Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) communication … [Read more...] about Development and Field Demonstration of DSRC-Based V2I Traffic Information System for the Work Zone (2010)