The safety of traffic operations in work zones has been a priority nationwide. This article describes the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI)'s involvement in three recent work zone research projects … [Read more...] about Work Zone Up Ahead: Other States Call TTI for Work Zone Research
Countermeasures
High Speeds Put Metro Detroit Road Workers in Danger
Thousands of Metro Detroit motorists driving through construction zones are reaching speeds on average of more than 20 mph above posted limits, endangering workers and themselves. Several … [Read more...] about High Speeds Put Metro Detroit Road Workers in Danger
Fatal and Injury Crash Characteristics in Highway Work Zones
Highway work zone safety has been a research focus for decades. Regardless of the research efforts devoted, highway work zones remain a serious safety concern for government agencies, legislatures, … [Read more...] about Fatal and Injury Crash Characteristics in Highway Work Zones
Reducing Work Zone Crashes by Using Emergency Flasher Traffic Control Device
Rural two-lane highways compose a large percent of the highway system nationwide. Preserving, expending, and enhancing these highways result in many one-lane, two-way work zones that have caused a … [Read more...] about Reducing Work Zone Crashes by Using Emergency Flasher Traffic Control Device
Motorist Safety at Active Nighttime Work Zones in Texas
Across Texas, more and more road work is being done at night. However, very few data has been collected to quantify whether traffic safety is improved or worsened by shifting work activities to night … [Read more...] about Motorist Safety at Active Nighttime Work Zones in Texas