Virginia requires the use of a shadow vehicle when installing and removing lane closure traffic control. When the posted speed limit is 45 mph or greater on roadways with four or more travel lanes, … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
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Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Minnesota DOT does not require the use of truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) equipped vehicles for the installation of temporary traffic control devices. However, Mn/DOT sometimes uses mobile lane … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
WSDOT does not require the use of TMAs but they are highly recommended for many work operations. For WSDOT construction projects TMAs are routinely included as a per each bid item in the contract. If … [Read more...] about Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
Synthesis of Best Practice for Increasing Protection and Visibility of Highway Maintenance Vehicles
The purpose of this research project is to study the current practices in enhancing visibility and protection of highway maintenance vehicles involved in mocing operations such as snow removal and … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Best Practice for Increasing Protection and Visibility of Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Feasibility of Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS) for Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Advanced vehicle control systems (AVCS) encompass a wide range of technologies that aid a driver in the driving task by automatically performing control actions (braking, accelerating, or steering) or … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVCS) for Highway Maintenance Vehicles
Innovative Traffic Control: Technology and Practice in Europe
This summary report describes a May 1998 transportation technology scanning tour of four European countries. The tour was co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American … [Read more...] about Innovative Traffic Control: Technology and Practice in Europe