The construction zone speed limit sign used in Illinois consists of a regulatory 45 mph speed limit sign augmented with two small strobe lights and two orange colored plates. When the lights are … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Limit Signs with Strobe Lights
Rural Highways
Survey of Driver’s Opinion About Work Zone Traffic Control on a Rural Highway
The responses of 441 drivers who traveled through a construction zone on I-57 were collected and analyzed. The drivers were surveyed for their understanding, interpretation, and reaction to work zone … [Read more...] about Survey of Driver’s Opinion About Work Zone Traffic Control on a Rural Highway
Speed Reduction Methods and Studies in Work Zones: A Summary of Findings
The objectives of this project were to determine the effectiveness of speed control methods and study traffic behavior in construction zones. This report provides a brief introduction and a summary of … [Read more...] about Speed Reduction Methods and Studies in Work Zones: A Summary of Findings
Speed Reduction Effects of Drone Radar in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Three experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using drone (passive or unmanned) radar guns on vehicle speeds in construction zones. Experiment 1 was an exploratory study to find … [Read more...] about Speed Reduction Effects of Drone Radar in Rural Interstate Work Zones
Survey Summary Results – Use of Shoulder Treatments to Reduce Run Off Road Crashes
In March 1998, the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Highway Safety conducted a survey to identify State policies and guidelines for textured shoulders. The FHWA noted that the … [Read more...] about Survey Summary Results – Use of Shoulder Treatments to Reduce Run Off Road Crashes
Streets & Highways: Bringing ITS to Rural America
This article covers the rural aspects of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and discusses the Advanced Rural Transportation Systems Strategic Plan. … [Read more...] about Streets & Highways: Bringing ITS to Rural America