This article discusses the need for intrusion alarms to warn highway workers of moving vehicle intrusion into work zones. The original alarm system developed under the Strategic Highway Research … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Alarms: A Short Course on What They Are and Why They Are Needed
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New York State Finds Intrusion Alarm a Potential Life-Saver
Highway work zones are dangerous places. Looking for a way to make work zones safer, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) decided to test a new device-the intrusion alarm. Developed … [Read more...] about New York State Finds Intrusion Alarm a Potential Life-Saver
Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
To make work zones safer, the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) investigated dozens of suggestions for new safety devices. Taking the ideas that showed the most promise, researchers developed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
Queue Length Detector Reduces Risk of Rear-End Accidents in Work Zones
Motorists and workers in the work zones on U.S. Route 22 in Pennsylvania will be safer thanks to the infrared intrusion alarm and the queue length detector, two work zone safety devices developed … [Read more...] about Queue Length Detector Reduces Risk of Rear-End Accidents in Work Zones
The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing
Shoulders are used on U.S. highways as a safety feature. They are required to meet specifications for width and stability. However, roadways are often resurfaced and the shoulders are not brought up … [Read more...] about The Elimination or Mitigation of Hazards Associated With Pavement Edge Dropoffs During Roadway Resurfacing
Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) would like to advise snowmobilers that riding in recent road construction areas are hazardous and should be avoided. There are several locations … [Read more...] about Road Construction Areas are Hazardous for Snowmobilers