A cone collection system to further isolate workers from traffic and improved worksite lighting are among the latest safety and demarcation products. This article discusses the features and operation … [Read more...] about Safer Cone Collection with X-Cone Among the Latest Safety Innovations
Automation
Safe Way to Go
As a critical part of highway construction and maintenance activities, flagging operations could benefit from the use of automated flagger-assistance devices (AFADs) to improve the safety of flagging … [Read more...] about Safe Way to Go
Influence of Remotely Operated Stop—Slow Controls on Driver Behavior in Work Zones
Remotely operated devices for traffic control–portable traffic lights and automated flagger assistance devices–are used to improve flagger safety in a one-lane-each-way work zone with lane closure. … [Read more...] about Influence of Remotely Operated Stop—Slow Controls on Driver Behavior in Work Zones
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