Recent studies indicate that work zones suffer from an increasing trend of deaths and injuries in and around the highway construction areas with an average of 745 fatalities and 40,700 severe injuries … [Read more...] about Optimizing Work Zone Practices for Highway Construction Projects
Rumble Strips
Temporary Rumble Strips
Temporary RUMBLE STRIP: Alerting sound causes driver to reduce speed. Extremely durable for use in heavy traffic areas. Removes easily. Approx. Size: 1/2" x 23 1/2" x 3 1/2 Made out of extremely … [Read more...] about Temporary Rumble Strips
Closed-Course Test and Analysis of Vibration and Sound Generated by Temporary Rumble Strips for Short-Term Work Zones
Driver distraction and speeding are two contributors to crashes in construction and maintenance work zones. Rumble strips can be effective and have been used in some states to alert drivers to reduce … [Read more...] about Closed-Course Test and Analysis of Vibration and Sound Generated by Temporary Rumble Strips for Short-Term Work Zones
Evaluation of Temporary Removable Rumble Strips for Speed Reduction
Removable rumble strips were installed at construction work zones along State Route 31 in Charlotte County, Florida to help reduce travel speeds of vehicles entering work zones. Speed studies were … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Temporary Removable Rumble Strips for Speed Reduction
Evaluation of Innovative Safety Treatments, Volume 2: A Study of the Effectiveness of Temporary Rumble Strips in Construction Work Zones
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 1 office utilized temporary rumble strips on the approach to work zone areas on State Road 31 to alert motorists of lane closures associated … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Innovative Safety Treatments, Volume 2: A Study of the Effectiveness of Temporary Rumble Strips in Construction Work Zones