To properly understand work zone End of Queue (EOQ) crashes, the associated issues, and potential treatments, a comprehensive review of literature and background materials was undertaken. This review … [Read more...] about Working Near Traffic – Work Zone End of Queue Study: Literature Review
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Analysis of Three Decades of Research in Road and Highway Work Zones Using Bibliometric Methods
Research in road and highway work zones has been continuously increasing since it is critical for maintaining traffic efficiency, reducing accident risks and minimising environmental impact during … [Read more...] about Analysis of Three Decades of Research in Road and Highway Work Zones Using Bibliometric Methods
Hearing: America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety
The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held a hearing titled "America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety," examining federal and state efforts to reduce traffic fatalities and … [Read more...] about Hearing: America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety
Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles: Appendices
Roadside safety features such as luminaire poles and sign supports are evaluated for crashworthiness using the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) guidelines for crash testing. The … [Read more...] about Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles: Appendices
Guidelines for Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles
State departments of transportation employ numerous variations of luminaire and sign support systems that require evaluations for their crashworthiness. Guidelines for families of devices with similar … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles
DOT Offering Real-Time Traffic Updates for Vantage Bridge
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has added real-time traffic updates for the Vantage Bridge on Interstate 90 to its online travel times page. This enhancement aids drivers … [Read more...] about DOT Offering Real-Time Traffic Updates for Vantage Bridge