Research was conducted to evaluate drivers' understanding of red retroreflective raised pavement markers (RRPMs) on two-lane and four-lane undivided and divided roadways. The study included 191 … [Read more...] about Red Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markings: Driver Understanding of Their Purpose
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New Ad Campaign Focuses on Work Zone Safety
Each year, spring signals the start of construction season across western Wisconsin. To remind drivers to stay alert when driving through work zones, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation … [Read more...] about New Ad Campaign Focuses on Work Zone Safety
Driver Understanding of Work-Zone Flagger Signals
The results of a human-factors laboratory study conducted in Texas to evaluate driver understanding of 13 work-zone flagger signals are reported. This was an exploratory study in which 123 motorists … [Read more...] about Driver Understanding of Work-Zone Flagger Signals
Teaching Teens About Work Zones
Presented in the classroom by VRTBA members and VDOT professionals, the program teaches young drivers about the critical importance of safe driving in work zones. A great teacher's guide and the … [Read more...] about Teaching Teens About Work Zones
Traffic Control Systems in Construction Work Zones
Traffic control devices in work zones are intended to provide sufficient guidance to motorists to help prevent collisions, especially with construction operations, and based on study of their use in … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Systems in Construction Work Zones