The Minnesota Department of Transportation joins the nation in recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week during April 6-12. The campaign's goal is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities in … [Read more...] about Saving Lives is Top Priority for National Work Zone Awareness Week
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Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Designated April 8-12
Mississippi motorists today are encountering more work zones than ever before. According to Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Executive Director Larry L. "Butch" Brown, April 8-12 has … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Designated April 8-12
Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
This is the first of four guides to help agencies implement the provisions of the rule. This guide provides a general overview of the rule, including the goals and expected benefits; a comparison of … [Read more...] about Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility
NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Tests on Rockingham Precast Concrete Barriers
Rockingham Precast has developed a connection for the F-shaped Concrete Median Barrier (CMB). The connection is similar to the New York design in that it consists of a T-shape connector that slides … [Read more...] about NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Tests on Rockingham Precast Concrete Barriers
Impact Performance Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
The goal of this project and related previous projects is to provide traffic control devices for use in work zones that would perform satisfactorily when impacted by errant vehicles in accordance with … [Read more...] about Impact Performance Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
The Future of Crash Testing: The Descendant of NCHRP Report 350
This presentation discusses the future replacement of the NCHRP Report 350 with a new set of crash testing guidlines. It begins with a brief history of crash testing in the U.S.. It goes on to review … [Read more...] about The Future of Crash Testing: The Descendant of NCHRP Report 350