Dedicated police services are considered for very difficult projects with unique situations and special operations that require extraordinary amounts or duration of police assistance. Priority is … [Read more...] about Dedicated police services on department construction projects
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Report on the Use of Police Details for Traffic Control on Federally-aided Highway Construction Projects in the State of Massachusetts
In response to a memo sent by the United States Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General, "FHWA established a team to review the use of police details on federal-aid highway projects … [Read more...] about Report on the Use of Police Details for Traffic Control on Federally-aided Highway Construction Projects in the State of Massachusetts
California’s Work Zone Enforcement Experience
This article describes the cooperative efforts between the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to mitigate the adverse impacts of work zones … [Read more...] about California’s Work Zone Enforcement Experience
Effects of Police Presence on Speed in a Highway Work Zone: Circulating Marked Police Car Experiment
This study evaluated the effects of police presence on the speed of vehicles in a work zone and determined the 'halo' effects of police presence (lasting effects when police are gone) on vehicular … [Read more...] about Effects of Police Presence on Speed in a Highway Work Zone: Circulating Marked Police Car Experiment
Real-Time Traffic Control for Maintenance Work Zones
Several conclusions can be drawn from the use of active traffic management in Houston: 1. Advance public information of impending work zone activity can minimize public complaints and erratic behavior … [Read more...] about Real-Time Traffic Control for Maintenance Work Zones