The Move Over Law (Minnesota Statute 169.18, Subdivision 11) recognizes the impact that lane choice has on worker safety by requiring drivers to move at least one lane away when passing a parked … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Warning Light Configurations on Driver Behavior
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Development of Guidelines for Vehicle and Equipment Marking and Lighting
Roadway operations equipment used by state departments of transportation (DOTs) and transportation agencies for activities such as construction, maintenance, and incident response generally deploys on … [Read more...] about Development of Guidelines for Vehicle and Equipment Marking and Lighting
The Efficacy of Orange Lane Delineations in Highway Work Zones
With over 100,000 crashes in the work zone per year, it is essential that we as builders discover and implement innovative solutions to maximize field crew and public safety in high traffic areas. A … [Read more...] about The Efficacy of Orange Lane Delineations in Highway Work Zones
TxDOT Pilot Program Includes Color Dynamic Messages to Help Warn El Paso Drivers
The Texas Department of Transportation started a pilot program to include color dynamic messages on traffic signs in El Paso. Research has shown adding color graphics to traffic signs reduces the time … [Read more...] about TxDOT Pilot Program Includes Color Dynamic Messages to Help Warn El Paso Drivers
‘Does It Bring Awareness to Them?’ MDOT Explains Reasoning Behind Orange Lanes in Construction Zones
MDOT released an online survey asking drivers for feeback on the use of orange lines on the flex route construction project on I-96 between US-23 and I-275 to direct traffic through construction zone. … [Read more...] about ‘Does It Bring Awareness to Them?’ MDOT Explains Reasoning Behind Orange Lanes in Construction Zones
States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones
California traffic engineers are experimenting with orange striping to see if it improves safety in work zones. Previous experiments with orange striping in other states have had mixed results. … [Read more...] about States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones