The purpose of the test reported herein was to assess the performance of a luminaire pole mounted behind a single slope traffic rail according to the safety-performance evaluation guidelines included … [Read more...] about MASH Testing of Luminaire Pole Behind Single Slope Traffic Rail
Barriers (Roads)
Addressing Encroachment-Related Safety Issues in Work Zones: A Guide
This report provides evidence-based guidelines to help address safety concerns associated with vehicle encroachment in work zones. Encroachment occurs when a vehicle inadvertently traverses across the … [Read more...] about Addressing Encroachment-Related Safety Issues in Work Zones: A Guide
Lifesaving Cable Barriers Also Bring Risks to Highway Workers Who Fix Them
Steel cable barriers installed along interstate medians are proven to prevent one of the deadliest types of crashes, but the traffic safety tool also presents a different kind of risk to the workers … [Read more...] about Lifesaving Cable Barriers Also Bring Risks to Highway Workers Who Fix Them
Safety Measures and Safety Warning Signages of Road Construction Projects: An Assessment
This research described the safety measures and safety warning signages of road construction projects in the first and second legislative districts in the province of Nueva Ecija. Forty road motorists … [Read more...] about Safety Measures and Safety Warning Signages of Road Construction Projects: An Assessment
Compliance Crash Testing of the Type 60 Median Barrier
The California Department of Transportation has used Type 60 Median Barrier since it passed the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 350 safety guidelines and became a Standard … [Read more...] about Compliance Crash Testing of the Type 60 Median Barrier
Risk Factors Affecting Crash Injury Severity by Work Zone Area
Work zones include advance warning area, transition area, and activity area. The geometric, traffic control aspects, traffic operations, and driver’s maneuverability differ within each work zone area. … [Read more...] about Risk Factors Affecting Crash Injury Severity by Work Zone Area