In 2004, researchers conducted surveys to evaluate motorist comprehension of various mobile traffic control devices used to inform drivers about the number of vehicles in a work convoy; speed … [Read more...] about Motorist Comprehension of Traffic Control Devices for Mobile Operations
Mobile Operations or Short Duration
Traffic Control Handbook for Mobile Operations at Night: Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations
This report is a synthesis of current practices for performing mobile highway operations at night. The information presented in this report is based on a review of work zone manuals from a selection … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Handbook for Mobile Operations at Night: Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Standard Drawings
The Standard Drawings are divided into four main sections: Bridges, Headwalls, Roadway, and Traffic. The Traffic section includes drawings for lane closures and mobile operations. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Standard Drawings
Service Vehicle Lighting and Traffic Control Systems for Short-Term and Moving Operations
This project applied laboratory, test track, and highway field study to develop traffic control systems for short-term and moving maintenance operations. While the emphasis of this study was to test … [Read more...] about Service Vehicle Lighting and Traffic Control Systems for Short-Term and Moving Operations
New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
New York has developed a set of typical methods for mobile work zone traffic control that try to balance the information needs of the driver with resource realities of maintenance crews. Its draft … [Read more...] about New traffic control methods for mobile work zones and their effectiveness in reducing crashes
Use of drone radar, safety intrusion alarms, CB Wizard, and automated flaggers in work zones
TxDOT has used drone radar in both rural and urban work zones, mostly in mobile operations. It was perceived to be somewhat effective as a speed control measure. Problem: It targets only road users … [Read more...] about Use of drone radar, safety intrusion alarms, CB Wizard, and automated flaggers in work zones