This module discusses the concept of advance warning, its benefits, and how to implement a range of advance warning devices. The module also provides guidance in determining what advance warning … [Read more...] about Advance Warning
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