Virginia requires the use of a shadow vehicle when installing and removing lane closure traffic control. When the posted speed limit is 45 mph or greater on roadways with four or more travel lanes, … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Construction and Maintenance Equipment
Autonomous Shadow Vehicle Project: Phase I
The subject of this report is the research performed to determine the feasibility of designing and constructing a prototype autonomous Shadow Vehicle that follows a Lead Maintenance Vehicle for use in … [Read more...] about Autonomous Shadow Vehicle Project: Phase I
Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Caltran's policy for maintenance operations is as follows: When closing a lane, a barrier vehicle or a shadow vehicle shall be used for the installation of the signs and the FAS if they can be placed … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
North Dakota requires truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) on the pavement marking installation for the protection vehicle behind the painting train. Maintenance forces use the TMA when the work is in a … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
WSDOT does not require the use of TMAs but they are highly recommended for many work operations. For WSDOT construction projects TMAs are routinely included as a per each bid item in the contract. If … [Read more...] about Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
Remote Driven Vehicle
This workshop paper outlines the Strategic Highway Research Program ( SHRP) sponsored Remote Driven Vehicle (RDV) project. The function of the RDV system, including the technical aspects, are … [Read more...] about Remote Driven Vehicle