This report summarizes the first phase of a three-phase research program intended to evaluate the use of recycled materials in roadside safety devices. Researchers obtained information regarding … [Read more...] about Applications of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices
Channelizing Devices
Work Zone Safety Research at the Texas Transportation Institute
This slide show presentation states the mission of the Texas Transportation Institute (which is to solve transportation problems through research, to transfer technology, and to develop diverse human … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Research at the Texas Transportation Institute
Solar-Powered Barricade Warning Lights
As a part of the Midwest States Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (MwSWZDI), Types A and C solar-powered LED lights were compared with two brands of battery-powered lights (one with incandescent … [Read more...] about Solar-Powered Barricade Warning Lights
Oregon Department of Transportation Standard Drawings
The Standard Drawings are compliant with Oregon Standard Specifications. They are intended to communicate design standards and practices to the Design Engineer. It includes three sections: Roadway … [Read more...] about Oregon Department of Transportation Standard Drawings
Crash Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Safety of work zones is a major area of concern since it is not always possible to maintain a level of safety comparable to that of a normal highway not under construction. Proper traffic control is … [Read more...] about Crash Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Use of “Saddle drums”/“Saddlemarker”
Illinois DOT used "Saddlemarker" devices as a part of a major freeway reconstruction project on I-270 northeast of the St. Louis metropolitan area. On this project, the devices were placed at 250' … [Read more...] about Use of “Saddle drums”/“Saddlemarker”