This guideline covers various types of positive protection devices that can be easily placed and moved for short duration and short term work operations, especially compared with traditional portable … [Read more...] about Portable Positive Protection: A Guide for Short Duration and Short Term Work Zones
Maintenance Equipment
Certified Escort Driver
Under an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Arizona Trucking Association offers Escort Vehicle Operator training and certification, issues the recognized certification cards … [Read more...] about Certified Escort Driver
Effectiveness of Pilot Car Operations in Reducing Speeds in Long-Term Rural Highway Work Zone
Pilot cars are used in one-lane two-way work zones to guide traffic and keep their speeds within posted limits. While many studies have examined the effectiveness of measures to reduce vehicle speeds … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Pilot Car Operations in Reducing Speeds in Long-Term Rural Highway Work Zone
Field Guide for the Use and Placement of Shadow Vehicles in Work Zones / Guía de campo para el uso y ubicación de vehículos escolta en zonas de trabajo
This 4-by-6-inch pocket guide provides guidelines on the use of escort vehicles during road construction. The guide summarizes information in a compact and user-friendly way for those considering … [Read more...] about Field Guide for the Use and Placement of Shadow Vehicles in Work Zones / Guía de campo para el uso y ubicación de vehículos escolta en zonas de trabajo
Move Over Law Expands to Include MoDOT Maintenance Vehicles
Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri signed legislation to expand the 2002 "Slow Down and Move Over" law, which protects law enforcement, to include Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) vehicles … [Read more...] about Move Over Law Expands to Include MoDOT Maintenance Vehicles
Ariz. Department of Transportation Tests Solar-Powered Lights for Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Currently roadside workers have to keep their vehicles running to have the emergency lights on to alert drivers to their presence, which wastes fuel and emits pollution. The Arizona Department of … [Read more...] about Ariz. Department of Transportation Tests Solar-Powered Lights for Highway Maintenance Vehicles