The Biden-Harris Administration has announced updates to the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and the Temporary Traffic Control Devices Rule to enhance safety within work zones. These revisions, the … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Rule to Improve Safety for Motorists and Roadside Workers Along Highway Construction Work Zones
Evaluation and Assessment
Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
The FHWA amends its regulations that govern traffic safety and mobility in highway and street work zones. The FHWA recognizes that increasing road construction activity on our highways can lead to … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety and Mobility and Temporary Traffic Control Devices
Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones
This study investigated methods for improving the effectiveness of speed feedback trailers (SFTs) when used as a speed management strategy in highway work zones. The research included a literature … [Read more...] about Improving the Effectiveness of Speed Feedback Trailers in Freeway Work Zones
Work Zone Intrusion Alert System Technology Tests
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the work zone intrusion detection and alert system prototype that was developed by Dr. Erol Ozan. The project team tested the system at selected actual … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Alert System Technology Tests
Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
The Work Zone Management (WZM) Capability Maturity Framework (CMF) assesses the capability of an agency to effectively manage work zone traffic, which includes assessing work zone impacts and … [Read more...] about Resources to Support Work Zone Management Capability Maturity Framework Users
Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Lane departure crashes are a leading cause of fatalities and injury crashes on roadways. To solve this problem, innovative marking in the form of contrasted white on concrete sections and orange … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones