Work zones are inherently complex and confusing visual environments, where the usual patterns of traffic flow are perturbed, and where lights used by workers for task visibility can create glare not … [Read more...] about Optimizing Work Zone Lighting
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Construction Flagger Struck and Killed in Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
On a clear, cold, Monday, January 20, 2014, a 36-year-old married flagger entered a two-lane highway with his back toward oncoming traffic and was struck by a 2010 red Toyota Corolla, driven by a 53 … [Read more...] about Construction Flagger Struck and Killed in Two-Lane Highway Work Zone
Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination
The nighttime driving environment, consisting of roadway illumination, signs, vehicle lighting and markers, delineators and flashing lights, can be complex or even confusing for both pedestrians and … [Read more...] about Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination
Work Zone Lighting and Visual Performance: Analysis and Demonstration
In part because of the potential for high levels of glare from work zone illumination, recommendations for light levels from work zone illumination systems are substantially higher than for levels … [Read more...] about Work Zone Lighting and Visual Performance: Analysis and Demonstration
Improving the Effectiveness of Nighttime Temporary Traffic Control Warning Devices, Volume 2: Evaluation of Nighttime Mobile Warning Lights
Vehicle-mounted warning lights for nighttime mobile highway operations provide critical protection to workers and the driving public. Alerting the traveling public of the approaching work activity and … [Read more...] about Improving the Effectiveness of Nighttime Temporary Traffic Control Warning Devices, Volume 2: Evaluation of Nighttime Mobile Warning Lights
Nighttime Lighting Guidelines for Work Zones: A guide for developing a lighting plan for nighttime work zones
Many State Departments of Transportation (DOT) use some form of nighttime work zone to conduct construction and maintenance activities on or near the travel portion of the road system. Roadway … [Read more...] about Nighttime Lighting Guidelines for Work Zones: A guide for developing a lighting plan for nighttime work zones