A laboratory study of human factors was conducted to evaluate enhanced signing options that provide pedestrians in temporary traffic control areas with improved information on sidewalk closures. … [Read more...] about Evaluating Innovative Ideas in Pedestrian Signing for Temporary Traffic Control
Accommodating Pedestrians (including those with disabilities)
Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility in Work Zones
Outlines pedestrian considerations during each project phase including: planning, design, construction, and maintenance. Modules Covered: - Why must pedestrian safety and accessibility be provided … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility in Work Zones
Legislation for Grant Program Introduced to Train Roadway Workers, Make Roadway Work Zones Safer and More Accessible
Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Representative Brett Guthrie, H.R. 5819, the Roadway Safety Training and Access Act of 2010, was introduced. This bill authorizes funds for a grant program to provide … [Read more...] about Legislation for Grant Program Introduced to Train Roadway Workers, Make Roadway Work Zones Safer and More Accessible
Pedestrian Considerations: Updated Checklist for Temporary Traffic Control Zones
This updated checklist summarizes existing resources and provides work zone pedestrian access considerations for the planning, design, and construction phases of a project. The detailed checklist is … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Considerations: Updated Checklist for Temporary Traffic Control Zones
Guidance Sheet – Temporary Traffic Control Zone Pedestrian Access Considerations
This fact sheet gives policy-makers, designers, and construction engineers developing TTCs an overview of work zone pedestrian issues. It will also be useful to those who are responsible for … [Read more...] about Guidance Sheet – Temporary Traffic Control Zone Pedestrian Access Considerations
Trail Users Advised to Stay out of Construction Zones
There are some construction projects on the trails near lakes in Anchorage, Alaska. The city is experiencing problem with walkers and cyclists ignoring signs and entering closed areas, which not only … [Read more...] about Trail Users Advised to Stay out of Construction Zones