Three full-scale vehicle crash tests were conducted according to the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Test Level 3 (TL- 3) safety performance criteria on a transition between the Midwest … [Read more...] about Testing and Evaluation of MASH TL-3 Transition Between Guardrail and Portable Concrete Barriers
Barriers (Roads)
Development of a MASH TL-3 Transition Between Guardrail and Portable Concrete Barriers
Often, road construction causes the need to create a work zone. In these scenarios, portable concrete barriers (PCBs) are typically installed to shield workers and equipment from errant vehicles as … [Read more...] about Development of a MASH TL-3 Transition Between Guardrail and Portable Concrete Barriers
More Robust DOT Oversight of Guardrails and Other Roadside Hardware Could Further Enhance Safety
In 2014, 54 percent of traffic fatalities in the United States occurred as a result of a vehicle's leaving the roadway, according to U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) data. Roadside safety … [Read more...] about More Robust DOT Oversight of Guardrails and Other Roadside Hardware Could Further Enhance Safety
Barrier Innovation Putting Traffic Safety and Flow First
Busy highways around the world are becoming safer with cutting-edge barriers that limit traffic disruptions while simultaneously providing more protective work zones. This article features new … [Read more...] about Barrier Innovation Putting Traffic Safety and Flow First
Permanent Signs Mounted on Median Barriers: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
The synthesis study was conducted to identify and report on the current state of practice for mounting permanent highway signs on top of rigid median barriers throughout the United States. Information … [Read more...] about Permanent Signs Mounted on Median Barriers: A Synthesis of Highway Practice
Traffic Accidents in Connection to Road Work in Sweden
Each year at least 300 traffic accidents occur in connection to road work in Sweden in which people are injured or killed. The two types of accidents that are most common are rear-end collisions and … [Read more...] about Traffic Accidents in Connection to Road Work in Sweden