Popular opinion has it that "road rage" is increasingly prevalent and dangerous in the urban driving environment. Whether or not this opinion is true, driver frustration in congested conditions may … [Read more...] about Understanding Road Rage: Summary of First-Year Project Activities
Safety and Security
Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Work Zone Pedestrian Protection
This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices in controlling and protecting pedestrian traffic in work zones. The information presented here is based on a review of research … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Work Zone Pedestrian Protection
Practices and Needs in Work Zone Pedestrian Safety
Practices in controlling and protecting pedestrians in work zones are investigated in this paper. The information presented is based on research conducted in the development of the report "Work Zone … [Read more...] about Practices and Needs in Work Zone Pedestrian Safety
The Obstacle Course: Pedestrians in Highway Work Zones
There has been an increased awareness of the safety problems associated with highway work zones among traffic professionals and government agencies during the past several years. For the most part, … [Read more...] about The Obstacle Course: Pedestrians in Highway Work Zones
Changes in Traffic Control Devices to Help Older Drivers, Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Workers
Fluorescent pink signs to alert drivers to traffic crashes, large print on road signs for older drivers, and "animated eyes" to caution pedestrians at intersections are among the improvements federal … [Read more...] about Changes in Traffic Control Devices to Help Older Drivers, Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Workers
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual
This Design Manual is the product of a four year effort, developed with the assistance of a project steering committee and involving extensive input from agency staff, the Federal Highway … [Read more...] about Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual