Recent research conducted under a cooperative program between the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the US Department of Transportation, Federal … [Read more...] about Testing Develops Crashworthy Sign Supports
Crash Tests
Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports
Safety of work zones is a major area of concern since it is not always possible to maintain a level of safety comparable to that of a normal highway not under construction. Proper traffic control is … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports
Future Directions in Roadside Safety
This workshop was intended to promote a dialogue on future directions in roadside safety among government officials, industry representatives, researchers, academics, and others. The strategies for … [Read more...] about Future Directions in Roadside Safety
Crash Testing and Analysis of Work Zone Sign Supports
A wide variety of traffic controlling devices are used in work zones, some of which are not normally found on the roadside nor in the traveled way outside of the work zones. These devices are used to … [Read more...] about Crash Testing and Analysis of Work Zone Sign Supports
Assessment of NCHRP Report 350 Test Conditions
This paper presents the results of an assessment on the appropriateness of test conditions specified in NCHRP Report 350. This work was conducted under NCHRP Project 22-14, "Improvement of the … [Read more...] about Assessment of NCHRP Report 350 Test Conditions
Compliant Equipment Improves Road Safety
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