instiFlagger-controlled work zones, by their very nature tend to utilize fewer traffic control measures than other work zones. Often these work zones are in place for only a short duration of time, so … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Technology-Enhanced Flagger Devices: Focus Group and Survey Studies in Kansas
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Spatial and Temporal Analyses of Work Zone Crashes and Investigation of Relationships Between Work Zone Traffic Control Measures and Crash Characteristics
The deterioration of highway infrastructure requires reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, widening, etc to better serve the users. In order to efficiently and safely manage the traffic for all … [Read more...] about Spatial and Temporal Analyses of Work Zone Crashes and Investigation of Relationships Between Work Zone Traffic Control Measures and Crash Characteristics
Effectiveness of Temporary Traffic Control Measures in Highway Work Zones
In the United States, hundreds of people lose their lives each year and many more are injured due to vehicle crashes in the work zones. Over the years, temporary traffic control (TCC) measures have … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Temporary Traffic Control Measures in Highway Work Zones
Evaluation of Best Practices in Traffic Operation and Safety: Phase I: Flashing LED Stop Sign and Optical Speed Bars
In a previous extensive review of overseas literature, researchers identified 42 traffic operations and safety technologies and practices that were not currently deployed in Virginia. These were … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Best Practices in Traffic Operation and Safety: Phase I: Flashing LED Stop Sign and Optical Speed Bars
Indiana Department of Transportation Policies, Processes & Procedures on Work Zone Safety & Mobility
In this document, Indiana Department of Transportation outlines policies and procedures that apply to work zones and incident management. Those policies and procedures also apply to local, federal-aid … [Read more...] about Indiana Department of Transportation Policies, Processes & Procedures on Work Zone Safety & Mobility
Comparison of Characteristics Between Fatal and Injury Accidents in the Highway Construction Zones
Highway construction zone safety has been a research focus in many countries for many decades. In the United States, regardless of the research efforts devoted, highway construction zones remain a … [Read more...] about Comparison of Characteristics Between Fatal and Injury Accidents in the Highway Construction Zones