This brief report provides an update on two of the ten products developed and/or evaluated by SHRP, the queue length detector and the remotely driven vehicle (RDV). … [Read more...] about SHRP Reviews Work-Zone Safety Tools
Equipment
Moving Barrier Protects Work Crews
Highway maintenance crews often have little protection from passing traffic. If the work zone will be operational for only a short duration, it is impractical to install concrete barriers or other … [Read more...] about Moving Barrier Protects Work Crews
Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
To make work zones safer, the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) investigated dozens of suggestions for new safety devices. Taking the ideas that showed the most promise, researchers developed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
Remote Driven Vehicle
This workshop paper outlines the Strategic Highway Research Program ( SHRP) sponsored Remote Driven Vehicle (RDV) project. The function of the RDV system, including the technical aspects, are … [Read more...] about Remote Driven Vehicle
Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
TxDOT has used high-load detection systems around the state. One system consists of a laser transmitter and receiver installed at clearance height on each side of the road. When the beam is broken by … [Read more...] about Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone
This article discusses the Flagmaster, a device flaggers can use to audibly alert highway workers of potential danger. It includes a horn that is mounted into the the staff of a Stop/Slow paddle. When … [Read more...] about Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone