In an effort to promote safer conditions in work zones, the Kentucky Transportation Center, in conjunction with the State of Kentucky and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), operated a project … [Read more...] about Flaggers Won’t Give up New Safety Device
Planning and Design
New Device Keeps Traffic Under Control at Elementary School
To address traffic concerns, the Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center loaned a local school several flashing stop/slow paddles. The device, developed under the Strategic Highway … [Read more...] about New Device Keeps Traffic Under Control at Elementary School
Lighted Paddle Makes Flaggers More Visible
Highway maintenance work zones often rely on a flagger to alert motorists that the traffic patterns or speeds change ahead and that they need to be prepared to stop or slow down. But drivers sometimes … [Read more...] about Lighted Paddle Makes Flaggers More Visible
New York State Finds Intrusion Alarm a Potential Life-Saver
Highway work zones are dangerous places. Looking for a way to make work zones safer, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) decided to test a new device-the intrusion alarm. Developed … [Read more...] about New York State Finds Intrusion Alarm a Potential Life-Saver
Rugged Terrain No Problem for New Warning Sign
When highway maintenance or repair crews are on the job, they set signs up on the shoulder or slope at the side of the road, warning motorists of the work zone ahead. By alerting motorists to the … [Read more...] about Rugged Terrain No Problem for New Warning Sign
Moving Barrier Protects Work Crews
Highway maintenance crews often have little protection from passing traffic. If the work zone will be operational for only a short duration, it is impractical to install concrete barriers or other … [Read more...] about Moving Barrier Protects Work Crews