Lane departure crashes account for more than 50% of traffic fatalities in the US. Among the different roadway treatments, rumble strips was found to be cost-effective. Centerline rumbles strips … [Read more...] about Assessing the Effectiveness of Centerline Rumble Strips Accounting for Winter Maintenance Operational Levels on Wyoming Highways Using Before–After Empirical Bayes
Construction and Maintenance
Factors Affecting Inspection Staffing Needs for Highway Construction Projects
Highway construction and maintenance projects have been witnessing a significant expansion across the United States. This expansion, coupled with the ongoing problem of labor shortages, adds pressure … [Read more...] about Factors Affecting Inspection Staffing Needs for Highway Construction Projects
Development of Risk-Based Protocol for KDOT Construction Inspection
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) have been facing a challenge of shrinking budgets and substantial reductions in both the numbers and experience levels of inspectors over the last decade. … [Read more...] about Development of Risk-Based Protocol for KDOT Construction Inspection
Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Bridges and Expedient Culverts
Work zone traffic management requires consideration of both normal conditions and potentialemergencies. Adverse events such as severe storms and forest fires are becoming increasinglycommon in much of … [Read more...] about Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Bridges and Expedient Culverts
Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Low-Water Crossings
Work zone traffic management requires consideration of both normal conditions and potential emergencies. When a main road or bridge is under construction, communities are often dependent on minor … [Read more...] about Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Temporary Low-Water Crossings
Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Surfacing Options for Expedient Roads
In recent years, many parts of the United States have experienced increases in the frequency and severity of adverse events such as forest fires, floods, or hurricanes. These changes increase the … [Read more...] about Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Surfacing Options for Expedient Roads