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
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Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
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)
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)
Moving Barrier Protects Work Crews
Highway maintenance crews often have little protection from passing traffic. If the work zone will be operational for only a short duration, it is impractical to install concrete barriers or other … [Read more...] about Moving Barrier Protects Work Crews
Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)
North Dakota requires truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs) on the pavement marking installation for the protection vehicle behind the painting train. Maintenance forces use the TMA when the work is in a … [Read more...] about Requirements for work or shadow vehicles to have Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA)