This report documents the efforts and results of a two-year research project aimed at improving driveway delineation in work zones. The first year of the project included a closed-course study to … [Read more...] about Improved Business Driveway Delineation in Urban Work Zones
Periods of the Day
Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination
The nighttime driving environment, consisting of roadway illumination, signs, vehicle lighting and markers, delineators and flashing lights, can be complex or even confusing for both pedestrians and … [Read more...] about Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination
Night-Time Highway Construction or Maintenance/Upgrading Works: An Analysis
This paper presents the analysis of interview sessions conducted with the general objective of studying night-time highway construction or maintenance/upgrading works. This includes any work; … [Read more...] about Night-Time Highway Construction or Maintenance/Upgrading Works: An Analysis
Configuring Retroreflective Markings to Enhance the Night-Time Conspicuity of Road Workers
This study investigated whether the night-time conspicuity of road workers can be enhanced by positioning retroreflective strips on the moveable joints in patterns that convey varying degrees of … [Read more...] about Configuring Retroreflective Markings to Enhance the Night-Time Conspicuity of Road Workers
Mobile Barrier Trailer: Analysis of an Emerging Workzone Protection System
Within the construction industry, the highway sector is particularly dangerous. Despite the fact that highway work zone safety has received significant attention from the research community, injury … [Read more...] about Mobile Barrier Trailer: Analysis of an Emerging Workzone Protection System
Impact of Work Zone Lighting on Driver’s Detection of Objects
Researchers conducted a closed-course study to evaluate the impact of work zone lighting upon the ability of drivers to detect low contrast objects and workers wearing high-visibility vests. Three … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Lighting on Driver’s Detection of Objects