Several factors contribute to crashes in work zones, including traffic queues, speed, speed variability, worker exposure, and driver behavior. The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) … [Read more...] about ATSSA Explores Innovations in Temporary Traffic Control
Pavement Markings
Evaluation of Orange Pavement Striping for Use in Work Zones
Interstate widening projects are commonplace in Kentucky, and safety is of primary concern within the project work zone. Past experience with long work zones revealed two critical safety issues: … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Orange Pavement Striping for Use in Work Zones
Case Studies of Innovative Low-Cost Work Zone Strategies
Michigan State University (MSU) hosted a free webinar featuring case studies of innovative, low-cost work zone management strategies. This webinar presented material developed by Timothy Gates and … [Read more...] about Case Studies of Innovative Low-Cost Work Zone Strategies
Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
This webinar is geared towards engineers, technicians, and practitioners working for local and state DOTs who are interested in learning more about available low cost work zone strategies and their … [Read more...] about Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is testing whether installing orange pavement markings to delineate a highway construction zone will improve safety for roadway workers and motorists alike. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety
Kentucky Tests Orange Striping for Work Zones
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet received the approval from the Federal Highway Administration to test the orange markings to determine how effective they are in terms of reducing accidents. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Tests Orange Striping for Work Zones