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), sponsored a project … [Read more...] about New Device Gives Drivers an Audible Warning of Upcoming Work Zones
Rumble Strips
Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
The purpose of this study was to identify new work zone traffic control (WZTC) techniques and devices being used throughout the country to improve worker safety, and to evaluate their appropriateness … [Read more...] about Devices and Technology to Improve Flagger/Worker Safety
Temporary Rumble Strips
The New York State Department of Transportation recently adopted seven work zone intrusion countermeasures to increase safety of the workers and driving public. Among these countermeasures adopted was … [Read more...] about Temporary Rumble Strips
Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Use of Rumble Strips in Work Zones
This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices in the design, selection and application of rumble strips at work zones. The information is based on a review of research reports … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Use of Rumble Strips in Work Zones
Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
To make work zones safer, the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) investigated dozens of suggestions for new safety devices. Taking the ideas that showed the most promise, researchers developed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists