This training module provides criteria for the use of shadow vehicles and Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) in work zones. Module materials are based on the product "Field Guide for the Use and … [Read more...] about Shadow Vehicles for Work Zones Training Module (presentation)
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Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox
This brochure highlights five positive protection countermeasures, including Portable Concrete Barriers, Movable Concrete Barriers, Ballast Filled Barriers, Shadow Vehicles, and Vehicle Arresting … [Read more...] about Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox
Field Guide for the Use and Placement of Shadow Vehicles in Work Zones
This 4x6 inch, easy-to-carry field guide provides guidelines on the use of shadow vehicles in highway work zones. It summarizes information from various sources into an easy-to-use, compact format for … [Read more...] about Field Guide for the Use and Placement of Shadow Vehicles in Work Zones
Improving the Safety of Moving Lane Closures
Moving lane closures are an increasingly utilized and inherently hazardous traffic control procedure for highway maintenance and operations activities. To improve the safety of moving lane closures … [Read more...] about Improving the Safety of Moving Lane Closures
Certified Escort Vehicle Operator Handbook
Escort car services benefit all parties involved in the transportation of over-dimensional loads. This handbook provides guidance on everything an escort vehicle operator needs to know, including the … [Read more...] about Certified Escort Vehicle Operator Handbook
Public Opinion and Understanding of Advance Warning Arrow Displays Used in Short-Term, Mobile, and Moving Work Zones
In long-term work zones on multilane highways and/or freeways, the Federal Highway Administration has interpreted the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to mean that only one advance warning … [Read more...] about Public Opinion and Understanding of Advance Warning Arrow Displays Used in Short-Term, Mobile, and Moving Work Zones