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
Pavement Markings
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
Temporary Pavement Markings Placement and Removal Practices in Work Zones
The use of temporary pavement markings in work zones helps delineate the vehicle path of travel and direct drivers safely through various work zone configurations such as lane changes, alignment … [Read more...] about Temporary Pavement Markings Placement and Removal Practices in Work Zones
Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
The Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies was developed under the 2016 Federal Highway Administration Work Zone Safety Grant No. 693JJ31750003 awarded to Iowa State … [Read more...] about Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines
This document is intended to provide guidelines relating to the design of temporary traffic control for state highway construction, maintenance related operations, utility operations, and incident … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines
Case Studies on Innovations in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)
Case Studies on Innovations in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) includes examples that outline some of the innovative techniques implemented by departments of transportation to meet work zone safety … [Read more...] about Case Studies on Innovations in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)