Over the last two decades, an increasing number of highway construction and maintenance projects in the United States have been completed at night to avoid or alleviate traffic congestion delays. … [Read more...] about Workzone Lighting and Glare on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Activities
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Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
The Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies was developed under the 2016 Federal Highway Administration Work Zone Safety Grant No. 693JJ31750003 awarded to Iowa State … [Read more...] about Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
FHWA Lighting Handbook
This handbook is an update to the 1978 FHWA Lighting Handbook 78-15 as well as the 1983 addendum. It is meant to provide guidance to designers and State, city, and town officials concerning the … [Read more...] about FHWA Lighting Handbook
Evaluation of the Impact of Presence Lighting and Digital Speed Limit Trailers on Interstate Speeds in Indiana Work Zones
Work zone safety continues to be one of the important focus areas for transportation agencies. Previous studies have identified that vehicle speed and lighting conditions are significant risk factors … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Impact of Presence Lighting and Digital Speed Limit Trailers on Interstate Speeds in Indiana Work Zones
Non-Motorized Road User Accommodations in Work Zones (2023)
The Non-Motorized Road User Accommodations in Work Zones is a 1-day course designed to assist in understanding the design documents that were developed as part of an FHWA Work Zone Safety grant, with … [Read more...] about Non-Motorized Road User Accommodations in Work Zones (2023)
Work Zones Need Detailed Research, Planning, and Technology to Be Made Safe
After significant pauses in travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are expected to return to their on-the-go lifestyles. At the same time, trends in increased home deliveries and … [Read more...] about Work Zones Need Detailed Research, Planning, and Technology to Be Made Safe