The study evaluated two non-standard traffic control devices intended to assist motorists in locating business accesses during highway construction. The devices, blue tubular markers and blue signs … [Read more...] about Use of Signage and Blue Tubular Markers to Improve Access to Businesses during Construction
Planning and Design
Evaluation of Three Supplementary Traffic Control Measures for Freeway Work Zones
Controlling traffic in work zones to improve safety has long been a major concern for highway agencies. Three traffic control devices- white lane drop arrows, orange rumble strips, and the CB wizard … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Three Supplementary Traffic Control Measures for Freeway Work Zones
Evaluation of Speed Reduction Techniques at Work Zones
The goal of the Midwest States Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (MwSWZDI) is to develop better ways of controlling traffic through work zones, which improves traffic safety and traffic operating … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Speed Reduction Techniques at Work Zones
Maintenance Work Zone Safety Devices Development and Evaluation
This report presents the findings of tests and evaluations of several new work zone safety devices. The prototypes of the 25 devices were designed, developed, fabricated, tested, evaluated, and … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work Zone Safety Devices Development and Evaluation
Development of a Limited-Slip Portable Concrete Barrier Connection
A new limited-slip portable concrete barrier (PCB) connection is presented in this report which allows a PCB to be attached to a concrete bridge deck or pavement. The performace of the new … [Read more...] about Development of a Limited-Slip Portable Concrete Barrier Connection
Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (September 1989 to August 1990)
Various new work zone traffic control devices are currently being used or considered for use in work zones throughout the State of Texas. The impact performance of plastic drum, sign and flashing unit … [Read more...] about Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (September 1989 to August 1990)