This paper describes an evaluation of the effectiveness of speed displays and portable rumble strips at reducing speeds in rural maintenance work zones. Speed displays are radaractivated signs that … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Speed Displays and Rumble Strips at Rural Maintenance Work Zones
Rural Highways
Using Speed Display Trailers to Slow Vehicles in Short-Term Work Zones
A speed display trailer was evaluated by the Texas Transportation Institute on both two-lane and four-lane rural roads and proved to have a positive impact on speeds at both locations. … [Read more...] about Using Speed Display Trailers to Slow Vehicles in Short-Term Work Zones
Steeper Penalties Not Slowing Work Zone Speeders
Despite stiffer fines and thousands of additional speeding tickets, Texas motorists apparently have not altered their aggressive driving through highway work zones, transportation experts say. Texas … [Read more...] about Steeper Penalties Not Slowing Work Zone Speeders
Effect of Speed Monitoring Displays on Entry Ramp Speeds at Rural Freeway Interchanges
The effectiveness of speed monitoring displays (SMDs) in controlling the speed of on-ramp traffic at rural freeway interchanges was evaluated as part of the Midwest States Smart Work Zone Deployment … [Read more...] about Effect of Speed Monitoring Displays on Entry Ramp Speeds at Rural Freeway Interchanges