A multi-year project sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) is analyzing and testing a variety of roadside equipment including flashing … [Read more...] about Compliant Equipment Improves Road Safety
Crash Tests
Testing and Evaluation of a Pedestal Base Sign Support
The purpose of this series of tests is to verify the performance of the pedestal base sign installation when attached to the ground with a helical type screw-in foundation anchor assembly and equipped … [Read more...] about Testing and Evaluation of a Pedestal Base Sign Support
Testing and Evaluation of the Solar Panel Sign Support System
The purpose of this series of tests is to verify the performance of the pedestal base sign installation when attached to the ground with a helical type screw-in foundation anchor assembly and equipped … [Read more...] about Testing and Evaluation of the Solar Panel Sign Support System
Impact Performance Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
The goal of this project and related previous projects is to provide traffic control devices for use in work zones that would perform satisfactorily when impacted by errant vehicles in accordance with … [Read more...] about Impact Performance Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Crash Tests of Construction-Zone Traffic Barriers
Tests conducted by the New York State Department of Transportation to determine the performance of various types of traffic barriers for construction zones are described. A 30.5-cm (12-in) timber curb … [Read more...] about Crash Tests of Construction-Zone Traffic Barriers
Portable Traffic Barrier for Work Zones
A portable, positive construction zone barrier is described. The barrier is suitable for use at sites where work will take as little as several hours. It is constructed from used cars and thrie-beam … [Read more...] about Portable Traffic Barrier for Work Zones