Construction work zones (CWZs) are a major cause of concern for highway and safety engineers. At any given time CWZs constitute only a small fraction of the total roadway miles. However, they are the … [Read more...] about Durable Fluorescent Materials for the Work Zone
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Evaluation of Orange Removable Rumble Strips for Highway Work Zones
Rumble strips can be effective in alerting drivers to road conditions that merit special attention. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requires the deployment of rumble strips on state … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Orange Removable Rumble Strips for Highway Work Zones
Brightness and Color of Fluorescent Yellow and Fluorescent Yellow Green Retroreflective Signs: Comparison of Laboratory and Field Measurements
There is a growing body of traffic engineering research indicating fluorescent-retroreflective signing can increase safer driver behavior on the road. However, missing from these studies are … [Read more...] about Brightness and Color of Fluorescent Yellow and Fluorescent Yellow Green Retroreflective Signs: Comparison of Laboratory and Field Measurements
Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight
Yellow warning signs are an important and abundant type of traffic control device. Improving warning signs could be a cost-effective countermeasure at hazardous locations. The use of fluorescent … [Read more...] about Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight
Evaluation of Fluorescent Orange Signs
In recent years, fluorescent orange signs have become a viable option for increasing the visibility of traffic control devices in temporary traffic control zones due to the fact that the fluorescent … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Fluorescent Orange Signs
Helping Businesses in Work Zones
Many business owners fear that highway construction projects will significantly reduce traffic to their businesses. Customers complain about the difficulty in finding business driveways in work zones. … [Read more...] about Helping Businesses in Work Zones