Examined in this paper is the effect of steady-burn lights on driver behavior in divided and undivided highways with horizontal and vertical curves; and with and without external lighting, entrance … [Read more...] about Steady-Burn Lights in Highway Work Zones: Further Results of Study in Ohio
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Effectiveness of Steady-Burn Lights for Traffic Control in Tangent Sections of Highway Work Zones
Examined in this study is the effectiveness of Type C steady-burn lights on drums marked with high intensity (Type G) reflective sheeting in tangent sections of highway construction work zones. The … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Steady-Burn Lights for Traffic Control in Tangent Sections of Highway Work Zones
Speed-Reduction Patterns of Vehicles in a Highway Construction Zone
Drivers may change their speeds at different locations within a work zone in response to roadway geometry and traffic control devices. Speeds of vehicles at different locations within a work zone were … [Read more...] about Speed-Reduction Patterns of Vehicles in a Highway Construction Zone
Misunderstood Applications of Urban Work Zone Traffic Control
Traffic control manuals do not sufficiently address many of the problems associated with urban arterial work zones. The traffic control devices applied within these work zones are sometimes … [Read more...] about Misunderstood Applications of Urban Work Zone Traffic Control
Motorist Comprehension of Signing Applied in Urban Arterial Work Zones
Motorists encounter numerous problems that are not currently addressed in traffic control manuals for urban work zones. The motorists' is critical to ensure safe operations. A detailed survey about … [Read more...] about Motorist Comprehension of Signing Applied in Urban Arterial Work Zones
Evaluation of Temporary Pavement Marking Patterns in Work Zones: Proving-Ground Studies
Results of proving-ground studies for evaluation of temporary pavement markings for work zones are summarized. The objective was to investigate 10 candidate temporary marking treatments: one base … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Temporary Pavement Marking Patterns in Work Zones: Proving-Ground Studies