Traffic lanes must often be repositioned or reallocated to accommodate highway construction. Various techniques for removing existing pavement markings are available, but “ghost marking” (visible … [Read more...] about Orange Work Zone Pavement Markings: Experience Gained from Early Field Trials
Color
The Color of Safety
Color is the great communication tool, and in highway safety it bears the responsibility of helping save lives. From stop lights to work zones, to pedestrian signs, the distinctive colors of those … [Read more...] about The Color of Safety
Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
A number of studies show that fluorescent yellow-green is the preferred vest color for roadway visibility. Fluorescent orange-red is also an adequate safety garment color, according to this same … [Read more...] about Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
Colors of Flagger Safety Vests and Hard Hats
The objective of the study is to determine appropriate recommendations for the UDOT Standards Committee regarding flagger safety vest and hard hat colors. The color of and area occupied by vest … [Read more...] about Colors of Flagger Safety Vests and Hard Hats
Driver Performance Comparison of Fluorescent Orange to Standard Orange Work Zone Traffic Signs
Some agencies use durable fluorescent orange sign sheeting on warning signs in work zones. The literature shows that such sheeting is more conspicuous than standard nonfluorescent orange sheeting, but … [Read more...] about Driver Performance Comparison of Fluorescent Orange to Standard Orange Work Zone Traffic Signs
Recommendations for Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
This report presents the recommendations to improve the vehicle and equipment warning light policy for the Texas Department of Transportation, and improve the safety of the Department's pavement data … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety