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
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New Approach to Compare Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
With the increasing needs to adopt nighttime construction strategies in order to avoid disruption of traffic flow, state agencies are currently experimenting with a new class of light towers known as … [Read more...] about New Approach to Compare Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
With the increasing needs to adopt nighttime construction strategies in order to avoid disruption of traffic flow, state agencies are currently experimenting with a new class of light towers known as … [Read more...] about Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
Does Glare in the Mornings or Nights Affect You?
The start of the fall season can have negative effects for motorists, especially in work zones. The Michigan Department of Transportation reminds drivers to pay extra attention while travelling during … [Read more...] about Does Glare in the Mornings or Nights Affect You?
Safer Nighttime Construction Zones Through Better Lighting: Illinois Develops and Applies Practical Guidelines
In 2006, the Illinois Center for Transportation, a research partnership between the Illinois DOT and the University of Illinois, sponsored a research project to develop an easy way to measure glare … [Read more...] about Safer Nighttime Construction Zones Through Better Lighting: Illinois Develops and Applies Practical Guidelines
Selection and Application of Warning Lights on Roadway Operations Equipment
Roadway operations equipment used for construction, maintenance, utility work, and other similar activities generally operate within roadway right-of-way. These vehicles and mobile equipment operate … [Read more...] about Selection and Application of Warning Lights on Roadway Operations Equipment