In recent years, fluorescent orange signs have become a viable option for increasing the visibility of traffic control devices in temporary traffic control zones due to the fact that the fluorescent … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Fluorescent Orange Signs
Evaluation and Assessment
Catalog of Effective Treatments to Improve Driver and Worker Safety at Short-Term Work Zones
This publication catalogs several devices that were found to be effective at improving driver and worker safety at short-term work zones. The devices included are: fluorescent yellow-green worker … [Read more...] about Catalog of Effective Treatments to Improve Driver and Worker Safety at Short-Term Work Zones
Evaluation of Sign Substrates for Use with Plastic Drums
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is revising its Barricade and Construction Standard sheets. In support of this effort, an earlier study developed a proposed set of specifications to … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Sign Substrates for Use with Plastic Drums
Study Tests Devices to Improve Work Zone Safety
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) selected the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) to investigate new traffic control devices that can improve worker and driver safety. This study … [Read more...] about Study Tests Devices to Improve Work Zone Safety
Evaluation of Arrow Panel Displays for Temporary Work Zones
The Oregon Department of Transportation evaluated the effectiveness of a "sequentially flashing diamond" arrow panel display as advance caution warning in temporary work zones. This display was … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Arrow Panel Displays for Temporary Work Zones
Halogen Stop/Slow Paddle Outshines the Rest
Dave Morena, Safety & Traffic Operations Engineer, Michigan FHWA Division office field tested five different flashing Stop/Slow paddles for a group of federal, state, and local highway safety … [Read more...] about Halogen Stop/Slow Paddle Outshines the Rest