Work signs in Wyoming are using friendlier words on their work signs. Words like "closed" and "delay" are no longer going to be used. … [Read more...] about Highway Work Signs to Get More Friendly
Facilities
Minimizing the Impacts of Highway Construction and Maintenance on the Traveling Public
The Oregon Department of Transportation is working on mitigating congestion caused by highway work zones, such as shifting a significant portion of its urban construction and maintenance work to … [Read more...] about Minimizing the Impacts of Highway Construction and Maintenance on the Traveling Public
ITS at Work Zones
Work zones are an all too common cause of congestion, injury, and fatality. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), more than 800 fatalities and 37,000 injuries occur in the U.S. every … [Read more...] about ITS at Work Zones
Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia
It is generally accepted that one of the most effective ways of controlling speed in a work zone is to have a staffed police car positioned at the beginning of the work zone with its lights flashing … [Read more...] about Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia
Informed Motorists, Fewer Crashes: Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones
This brochure examines the safety and mobility benefits of the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in work zones. The brochure quotes elected officials and transportation professionals … [Read more...] about Informed Motorists, Fewer Crashes: Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones
Speed Advisory System
The primary objective of this evaluation was to assess the long-term effectiveness of speed monitoring displays (SMDs) in long-term work zones on rural interstate highways. To achieve this goal, three … [Read more...] about Speed Advisory System