A new speed camera attached to an SUV behind a portable toilet on Interstate 270 in Maryland caused some controversy. Some motorists thought that was sneaky and it would be more effective to place the … [Read more...] about What’s That Flash Near the Roadside Port-A-Potty? A Speed Camera
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Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
This report presents the results of research to develop recommendations to (1) improve the vehicle and equipment warning light policy for the Texas Department of Transportation, and (2) improve the … [Read more...] about Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
1657c Reliable Risk Perception for Promoting Prevention at Construction Sites
Introduction Frequency rates of severe injury including fatality as well as occupational diseases are notably higher in construction than other industries. Studies also indicate that safety … [Read more...] about 1657c Reliable Risk Perception for Promoting Prevention at Construction Sites
Temporary Construction Signage: Driver Preferences for Work Zone Safety
A current concern in roadway construction is the behavior of drivers in response to the location and frequency of construction and permanent signage prior to and within the construction work zone. A … [Read more...] about Temporary Construction Signage: Driver Preferences for Work Zone Safety
Assessing Driver Understanding and Responses to a Visual and Audible Work Zone Intrusion Alarm System
Oldcastle Materials and ARTIS, LLC joined forces to develop an innovative work zone intrusion detection and alarm system. The system flashes LED lights and emits an audible alarm if an intrusion is … [Read more...] about Assessing Driver Understanding and Responses to a Visual and Audible Work Zone Intrusion Alarm System
Driver Comprehension of Lane Reduction Signage: Alternatives to the MUTCD W4-2 for Work Zones
Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. Inadequate driver comprehension of the existing U.S. standard lane … [Read more...] about Driver Comprehension of Lane Reduction Signage: Alternatives to the MUTCD W4-2 for Work Zones