To make work zones safer, the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) investigated dozens of suggestions for new safety devices. Taking the ideas that showed the most promise, researchers developed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
Hazards and Emergency Operations
Wizard CB Alert System
The Wizard Work Zone Alert and Information Radio was designed and patented by Highway Technologies Inc. and built and marketed by TRAFCON Industries Inc. It is designed to give drivers of heavy trucks … [Read more...] about Wizard CB Alert System
Queue Length Detector Reduces Risk of Rear-End Accidents in Work Zones
Motorists and workers in the work zones on U.S. Route 22 in Pennsylvania will be safer thanks to the infrared intrusion alarm and the queue length detector, two work zone safety devices developed … [Read more...] about Queue Length Detector Reduces Risk of Rear-End Accidents in Work Zones
Work Zone Innovations in Virginia
This presentation discusses Traffic Management System and other technologies tried in Virginia including CB Wizard Warning System, Drone Radar devices, Speed Display units, and PCMS's with Radar. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Innovations in Virginia
Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook
This guidebook is the first release of a resource designed to give state and local transportation agencies, construction contractors, transportation planners, trainers, and others with interest in … [Read more...] about Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook
The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing
Shoulders are used on U.S. highways as a safety feature. They are required to meet specifications for width and stability. However, roadways are often resurfaced and the shoulders are not brought up … [Read more...] about The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing