This Field Manual is a section of the Part 6 of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD). This Field Manual contains typical traffic control layouts that all state, county … [Read more...] about Minnesota Temporary Traffic Control Field Manual 2018
Signing
Humorous Construction Signs May Disarm Road Rage
A light-hearted traffic signage was suggested at an engineering committee meeting as one of the ways to ease the road rage caused by construction as staff and council members discussed the social … [Read more...] about Humorous Construction Signs May Disarm Road Rage
Sequential Advanced Guide Signing for Work Zone Related Rerouting on Highways: The Effect of Longitudinal Location on the Driver’s Trajectory Control
This study examined the effects of a sequenced triple (i.e., announcement, instruction, marker) sign configuration for advanced guidance in a work zone related rerouting scenario on longitudinal and … [Read more...] about Sequential Advanced Guide Signing for Work Zone Related Rerouting on Highways: The Effect of Longitudinal Location on the Driver’s Trajectory Control
Evaluating Innovative Ideas in Pedestrian Signing for Temporary Traffic Control
A laboratory study of human factors was conducted to evaluate enhanced signing options that provide pedestrians in temporary traffic control areas with improved information on sidewalk closures. … [Read more...] about Evaluating Innovative Ideas in Pedestrian Signing for Temporary Traffic Control
Devices to Implement Short-Term Speed Limits in Texas Work Zones
In Texas, speed limits for short-term (less than 12 consecutive h) work zones are used when workers or equipment are not behind a concrete barrier, work activity is within 15 ft of the pavement edge, … [Read more...] about Devices to Implement Short-Term Speed Limits in Texas Work Zones
Analyzing Motorists’ Responses to Temporary Signage in Highway Work Zones
For decades, the importance of highway work zone safety has increased considerably with the continual increase in the number of highway work zones present on highways for repairs and expansion. Rural … [Read more...] about Analyzing Motorists’ Responses to Temporary Signage in Highway Work Zones