MDOT released an online survey asking drivers for feeback on the use of orange lines on the flex route construction project on I-96 between US-23 and I-275 to direct traffic through construction zone. … [Read more...] about ‘Does It Bring Awareness to Them?’ MDOT Explains Reasoning Behind Orange Lanes in Construction Zones
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FHWA Announces Final Rule to Reduce Roadway Fatalities in Dark Conditions by Improving Visibility with Retroreflective Pavement Markings
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a final rule that will improve safety for all road users by ensuring that pavement markings are made more visible in dark or low light conditions. Under … [Read more...] about FHWA Announces Final Rule to Reduce Roadway Fatalities in Dark Conditions by Improving Visibility with Retroreflective Pavement Markings
FHWA Issues Final Retro-Reflectivity Pavement Rule
Federal Highway Administration issued a final rule aimed at improving safety for all road users by ensuring pavement markings are more visible in dark or low light conditions. Under the final rule, … [Read more...] about FHWA Issues Final Retro-Reflectivity Pavement Rule
Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Surfacing Options for Expedient Roads
In recent years, many parts of the United States have experienced increases in the frequency and severity of adverse events such as forest fires, floods, or hurricanes. These changes increase the … [Read more...] about Rapid Response Techniques for Disasters Near Roadway Work Zones: Surfacing Options for Expedient Roads
Just in Time Video Series: Retroreflectivity
This video will help you understand the use of retroreflectivity on high visibility personal protective equipment (PPE), PPE classification markings, and proper use of PPE in work zones. … [Read more...] about Just in Time Video Series: Retroreflectivity
States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones
California traffic engineers are experimenting with orange striping to see if it improves safety in work zones. Previous experiments with orange striping in other states have had mixed results. … [Read more...] about States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones