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
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State’s Safety Efforts Put Trooper at Fatal Location: Program Attempts to Slow Motorists at Construction Sites
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study shows that 41 percent of fatal accidents at roadway work sites involve motorists. Most are caused by drivers who speed or don't pay attention to … [Read more...] about State’s Safety Efforts Put Trooper at Fatal Location: Program Attempts to Slow Motorists at Construction Sites
Distribution and Characteristics of Crashes at Different Locations Within Work Zones in Virginia
Work zones tend to cause hazardous conditions for vehicle drivers and construction workers since these work zones generate conflicts between construction activities and the traffic, and therefore … [Read more...] about Distribution and Characteristics of Crashes at Different Locations Within Work Zones in Virginia
Travel Easy Brochure Provides Work Zone and Rest Area Location Information
Orange barrels, workers in orange or bright green safety vests, and heavy construction equipment means you're heading into a work zone and it's time to slow down. If you want to know ahead of time … [Read more...] about Travel Easy Brochure Provides Work Zone and Rest Area Location Information