Lane departure crashes are a leading cause of fatalities and injury crashes on roadways. To solve this problem, innovative marking in the form of contrasted white on concrete sections and orange … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Contrast Markings on Roadways and Orange Markings in Work Zones
Pavement Markings
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
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
Driverless Road-Marking Machines: Ma (r) king the Way Towards the Future of Mobility
Driverless road maintenance could potentially be highly beneficial to all its stakeholders, with the key goals being increased safety for all road participants, more efficient traffic management, and … [Read more...] about Driverless Road-Marking Machines: Ma (r) king the Way Towards the Future of Mobility
‘Does It Bring Awareness to Them?’ MDOT Explains Reasoning Behind Orange Lanes in Construction Zones
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
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