This work was initiated to assess the viability of removable rumble strips as replacements for asphalt rumble strips, particularly in short term highway work zones. The two rumble strips tested were … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Application of Removable Rumble Strips
Rumble Strips
Temporary rumble strips
WSDOT has been interested over the past few years in temporary rumble strips, and has tried a few different types without much luck. The most recent product evaluated has been a temporary rumble … [Read more...] about Temporary rumble strips
New Device Gives Drivers an Audible Warning of Upcoming Work Zones
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
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
An Assessment of Various Rumble Strip Designs and Pavement Marking Applications for Crosswalks and Work Zones
Traffic control devices applied to the pavement can provide a significant amount of information for the driver. The objective of this research was to assess the effectiveness of various pavement … [Read more...] about An Assessment of Various Rumble Strip Designs and Pavement Marking Applications for Crosswalks and 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