Texas DOT decided to test the opposing traffic lane divider. Designed and evaluated under the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP), the device is a small, portable sign with two-way arrows on its … [Read more...] about A Better Way to Channel Traffic Through Highway Work Zones
Evaluation and Assessment
Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
The purpose of this study was to identify new work zone traffic control (WZTC) techniques and devices being used throughout the country to improve worker safety, and to evaluate their appropriateness … [Read more...] about Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
Remotely Driven Vehicle: Even Better This Time Around
This article provides detailed information of a remotely driven shadow vehicle being developed by Safety Technologies, Inc. under the Strategic Highway Research Program. … [Read more...] about Remotely Driven Vehicle: Even Better This Time Around
Evaluation of Work Crew and Highway Hazard Conspicuity
The report quantitatively addresses conspicuity of highway features, particulary in work zones, from the perspective of driver detection and driver decision making. The study focuses on evaluating the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Crew and Highway Hazard Conspicuity
Service Vehicle Lighting and Traffic Control Systems for Short-Term and Moving Operations
This project applied laboratory, test track, and highway field study to develop traffic control systems for short-term and moving maintenance operations. While the emphasis of this study was to test … [Read more...] about Service Vehicle Lighting and Traffic Control Systems for Short-Term and Moving Operations
Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades
Safety of work zones is a major area of concern since it is not always possible to maintain a level of safety comparable to that of a normal highway not under construction. Proper traffic control is … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades