The purpose of this study was to examine traffic control for night work zones from the perspective of both transportation agencies and motorists. This was accomplished by investigating practices of … [Read more...] about Improving Night Work Zone Traffic Control
Periods of the Day
Dealing With Nighttime Construction Nuisances
Because of the high traffic volumes during the normal workday on major urban transportation corridors, many construction operations are now being conducted during the nighttime. Nighttime work … [Read more...] about Dealing With Nighttime Construction Nuisances
Development of Work Zone Lighting Standards for Nighttime Highway Work
The results of a study to develop illumination guidelines for nighttime highway work are presented. Nighttime highway construction activities were identified and the seeing-task visual requirements … [Read more...] about Development of Work Zone Lighting Standards for Nighttime Highway Work
Night Work Zone Reflectorization
The variety of traffic control measures being used during night maintenance operations are briefly described and the need is pointed out for research on sign complexity and reflectorization. It is … [Read more...] about Night Work Zone Reflectorization
Reflectorized Devices for Driver Information. Introduction
This circular presents 8 summaries of areas requiring research in the field of reflectorized devices. The problem areas have been identified as follows: snowplowable raised pavement markers; sign … [Read more...] about Reflectorized Devices for Driver Information. Introduction
Benefits and Safety Impact of Night Work-Zone Activities
A literature review and discussions with highway and transportation officials in several states provided information on issues relating to the planning, safety, and traffic control aspects of night … [Read more...] about Benefits and Safety Impact of Night Work-Zone Activities