This report presents the findings of tests and evaluations of several new work zone safety devices. The prototypes of the 25 devices were designed, developed, fabricated, tested, evaluated, and … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work Zone Safety Devices Development and Evaluation
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Innovative Traffic Control: Technology and Practice in Europe
This summary report describes a May 1998 transportation technology scanning tour of four European countries. The tour was co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American … [Read more...] about Innovative Traffic Control: Technology and Practice in Europe
Feasibility of Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS) for Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Advanced vehicle control systems (AVCS) encompass a wide range of technologies that aid a driver in the driving task by automatically performing control actions (braking, accelerating, or steering) or … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS) for Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Synthesis of Best Practice for Increasing Protection and Visibility of Highway Maintenance Vehicles
The purpose of this research project is to study the current practices in enhancing visibility and protection of highway maintenance vehicles involved in mocing operations such as snow removal and … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Best Practice for Increasing Protection and Visibility of Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Heavy Equipment Operator Program
The Heavy Equipment Operator Training course well prepares students for professional construction work as Heavy Equipment Operators. Participants receive instruction in the classroom and gain hands-on … [Read more...] about Heavy Equipment Operator Program