The Move Over Law (Minnesota Statute 169.18, Subdivision 11) recognizes the impact that lane choice has on worker safety by requiring drivers to move at least one lane away when passing a parked … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Warning Light Configurations on Driver Behavior
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TRB Webinar: New Minimum Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity Rule
Pavement markings are a ubiquitous safety measure, but a wide variety of practices results in significant differences in marking quality from location to location. A new Federal Highway Administration … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: New Minimum Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity Rule
Development of Guidelines for Vehicle and Equipment Marking and Lighting
Roadway operations equipment used by state departments of transportation (DOTs) and transportation agencies for activities such as construction, maintenance, and incident response generally deploys on … [Read more...] about Development of Guidelines for Vehicle and Equipment Marking and Lighting
Work Zone Designer Series – Work Zone Analysis in the Design Process
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Work Zone Designer Series – Work Zone Analysis in the Design Process
The Efficacy of Orange Lane Delineations in Highway Work Zones
With over 100,000 crashes in the work zone per year, it is essential that we as builders discover and implement innovative solutions to maximize field crew and public safety in high traffic areas. A … [Read more...] about The Efficacy of Orange Lane Delineations in Highway Work Zones
TxDOT Pilot Program Includes Color Dynamic Messages to Help Warn El Paso Drivers
The Texas Department of Transportation started a pilot program to include color dynamic messages on traffic signs in El Paso. Research has shown adding color graphics to traffic signs reduces the time … [Read more...] about TxDOT Pilot Program Includes Color Dynamic Messages to Help Warn El Paso Drivers