The construction industry has evolved from a master builder system into, predominantly, the two separate fields of design and construction. Industry organizations and state legislation have … [Read more...] about Liability in Designing for Construction Worker Safety
Planning and Design
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual
This Design Manual is the product of a four year effort, developed with the assistance of a project steering committee and involving extensive input from agency staff, the Federal Highway … [Read more...] about Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual
Effect of Radar Drone Operation on Speeds at High Crash Risk Locations
At highway construction and maintenance work zones and other locations where roadway alignment, road surface, and traffic flow conditions have contributed to high crash rates, crash risk may be … [Read more...] about Effect of Radar Drone Operation on Speeds at High Crash Risk Locations
Review of Behavioural Studies, Accident Studies and Research Methods
The present Deliverable 2 reports on the work carried out for Workpackage 2 of the ARROWS Project, titled Review of Behavioural Studies, Accident Studies and Research Methods. The main objectives of … [Read more...] about Review of Behavioural Studies, Accident Studies and Research Methods
Temporal Speed Reduction Effects of Drone Radar in Work Zones
Three experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using drone (passive or unmanned) radar guns on vehicle speeds in work zones. Experiment 1 was an exploratory study to determine the … [Read more...] about Temporal Speed Reduction Effects of Drone Radar in Work Zones
Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight
Yellow warning signs are an important and abundant type of traffic control device. Improving warning signs could be a cost-effective countermeasure at hazardous locations. The use of fluorescent … [Read more...] about Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight