Flagger safety is an important issue in work zones due to the proximity of the flagger to traffic. Some strategies for improving flagger safety include slowing down approaching vehicles or removing … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices: Interim Report
Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
Development of a Moving Automatic Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) for Moving Work Zone Operations
Flagging operations are a critical part of construction and maintenance activities on our highways. Flagging personnel are trained to effectively and safely communicate the location of construction or … [Read more...] about Development of a Moving Automatic Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) for Moving Work Zone Operations
Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Temporary Traffic Control on Rural One-Lane, Two-way Highways
This report describes the methodology and results of analyses performed to identify and evaluate alternative methods for rural, one-lane, two-way temporary traffic control for maintenance operations. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Temporary Traffic Control on Rural One-Lane, Two-way Highways
Implementation of Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) for Minnesota Department of Transportation Flagger Operations
Flagging operations are a critical part of construction and maintenance activities on our highways. Flagging personnel are trained to effectively and safely communicate the location of construction or … [Read more...] about Implementation of Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) for Minnesota Department of Transportation Flagger Operations
Minnesota Video Shows Use of Automatic Flagging Machines in Work Zones
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is deploying automatic flagger assistance devices to control traffic in some work zones. It has released a new YouTube video to describe all the details. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Video Shows Use of Automatic Flagging Machines in Work Zones
Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to be operated remotely by a flagger positioned outside the travel lanes and thus to reduce their exposure to vehicular traffic. There are two … [Read more...] about Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones