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
Safety
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
Highway Accidents in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Statewide accidents in which road under construction was listed as a contributing factor were documented for the period 1983 through 1986. Accident data and traffic control devices used at 20 case … [Read more...] about Highway Accidents in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
MnDOT Says Work Zone Crashes Increased in 2002
The Minnesota Department of Transportation said highway construction zones got more dangerous last year, with a 22 percent increase in crashes from 2001. Nearly 2,800 crashes were reported in work … [Read more...] about MnDOT Says Work Zone Crashes Increased in 2002
Innovative Traffic Control: Technology and Practice in Europe
This summary report describes a May 1998 transportation technology scanning tour of four European countries. The tour was co-sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American … [Read more...] about Innovative Traffic Control: Technology and Practice in Europe
Respiratory Protection and Roadway Construction
Presentation discussing respiratory protection for workers. … [Read more...] about Respiratory Protection and Roadway Construction