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
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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
Orange Stripes on I-5 | What Drivers Need to Know
Orange striping has appeared all over San Diego roads. The purpose of the orange lane striping is to alert motorists that they are entering a construction zone and remind them of a 55 mile per hour … [Read more...] about Orange Stripes on I-5 | What Drivers Need to Know
Use of Flashing Amber-White Lights on Paving Equipment in Work Zones
Safety treatments to mitigate speeding inside work zones is of perennial interest among construction partners. Prior research by ODOT and OSU captured the effect of flashing blue lights on speeding … [Read more...] about Use of Flashing Amber-White Lights on Paving Equipment in Work Zones