In response to Legislative directive, Labor and Industries is adopting emergency rules aimedat improving the safety of highway flaggers. Earlier this year, the Legislature passed, and Governor Gary … [Read more...] about Flagger Safety Rules Change
Documents
How to Protect Crews in Utility Work Zones
Mobile and short-term utility crews working on streets and roads produce some of the biggest headaches for work-zone safety. A new booklet, Work-Zone Safety: Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance, … [Read more...] about How to Protect Crews in Utility Work Zones
Minimum Maintained Retroreflectivity Guideline Status
Because of reduced visibility at night, maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system becomes more challenging. Headlights and roadway lighting help to meet that challenge but are often not … [Read more...] about Minimum Maintained Retroreflectivity Guideline Status
Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals
NCHRP Project 17-10 was conducted for the main purpose of revamping the 1994 edition of the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals … [Read more...] about Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals
Changes in 2003 TMUTCD: Signs and Pavement Markings
As of January 17, 2003, the new Texas MUTCD has been adopted and takes immediate precedence over the 1980 version. There are many differences between the two versions. For example, the TMUTCD has been … [Read more...] about Changes in 2003 TMUTCD: Signs and Pavement Markings
Walter Workzone: Speaking out About the 2003 TMUTCD
The revised edition of the TMUTCD became effective January 17, 2003, and it represents the biggest change in the manual in more than 20 years. The manual shall apply to all traffic control devices … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone: Speaking out About the 2003 TMUTCD