This Manual is issued for the purpose of the proper application of temporary traffic control devices for all employees of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) working on or near open … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Field Manual for IDOT Employees
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Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Mobile and slow-moving operations, such as striping, sweeping, bridge flushing, and pothole patching, are critical for efficient and safe operation of a highway transportation system. However, … [Read more...] about Evaluation Methodology of Leader-Follower Autonomous Vehicle System for Work Zone Maintenance
Iowa DOT Using Audible Attenuators to Increase Short-Term Work Zone Awareness
The Iowa Department of Transportation is employing a number of safety practices including the use of audible attenuators on short-term, stationary, or slow-moving maintenance operations. The … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT Using Audible Attenuators to Increase Short-Term Work Zone Awareness
GPFD Launches First Fire Truck-Mounted Attenuator Program in the United States
In response to the growing number of highway incidents involving first responders, the Grand Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) has launched the first fire truck-mounted attenuator program in the United … [Read more...] about GPFD Launches First Fire Truck-Mounted Attenuator Program in the United States
Safety Analysis of Truck Mounted Attenuators in Mobile Work Zones Using Differential Analysis
While talking about road maintenance and safety in mobile work zones, it is unavoidable to not talk about truck mounted attenuators (TMAs). TMAs are eminent in work zones as they are mainly intended … [Read more...] about Safety Analysis of Truck Mounted Attenuators in Mobile Work Zones Using Differential Analysis