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
Pavement Markings
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
TRB Webinar: Temporary Pavement Markings and Removal in Work Zones
Temporary pavement markings in work zones help direct drivers safely through various work zone configurations. This webinar provides an overview of state department of transportation practices for … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Temporary Pavement Markings and Removal in Work Zones
Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
This is a self-paced training course. The training has two sections, a required and an optional section. Introduction and Overview (required) Part 1 – Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management … [Read more...] about Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
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