The speaker discusses problems associated with arrow panel brightness and alternative ways in which these problems may be addressed. … [Read more...] about Advanced Technologies: Arrow Panel Visibility
Safety
Illumination Guidelines for Nighttime Highway Work
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 498: Illumination Guidelines for Nighttime Highway Work provides guidelines for illumination for nighttime highway work, work zone … [Read more...] about Illumination Guidelines for Nighttime Highway Work
Protecting Road Workers
Article discussing the visibility of various colors used on highway worker safety clothing. … [Read more...] about Protecting Road Workers
Making Pedestrian Safety Clothing More Visible
The American Society for Testing and Materials' Subcommittee E12.08, High Visibility Materials, has been working to make pedestrian clothing more visible to motorists. On May 17, 1997 the subcommittee … [Read more...] about Making Pedestrian Safety Clothing More Visible
Walter Workzone Speaks up About Pavement Markings
This interview with Walter Workzone, the third in a series, discusses pavement markings. It provides an explanation from the Texas MUTCD of what the various lane line patterns and widths indicate to … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks up About Pavement Markings
Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
A number of studies show that fluorescent yellow-green is the preferred vest color for roadway visibility. Fluorescent orange-red is also an adequate safety garment color, according to this same … [Read more...] about Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones