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
Managing Speeds
Use of Speed Monitoring and Communications Display for Traffic Control
The objective of this research was to: 1) identify or develop a speed monitoring display suitable for use in interstate highway work zones, and 2) evaluate the display's effectiveness in reducing … [Read more...] about Use of Speed Monitoring and Communications Display for Traffic Control
Control of Vehicle Speeds in Temporary Traffic Control Zones (Work Zones) Using Changeable Message Signs With Radar
Studies have shown that most drivers do not slow down in response to the standard regulatory or advisory speed signs that are customarily used to regulate speeds at temporary traffic control zones … [Read more...] about Control of Vehicle Speeds in Temporary Traffic Control Zones (Work Zones) Using Changeable Message Signs With Radar
Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
The proximity of workers and traffic makes safety a high priority in highway work zones. The occurrence and severity of accidents is related to vehicle speeds and speed variations. The use of optical … [Read more...] about Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
Speed Control Through Work Zones: Techniques Evaluation and Implementation Guidelines
This report presents the implementation and evaluation of four techniques for improving the effectiveness of speed zoning in construction areas on multilane freeways. The techniques are (a) the … [Read more...] about Speed Control Through Work Zones: Techniques Evaluation and Implementation Guidelines
Work Zone Ahead: Reduce Speed
Nationally, 30% of all work zone fatality accidents involve excessive speed. Speed Measurement Laboratories Inc. (SML) conducted an analysis of four different work zones in Nebraska, Kansas, New … [Read more...] about Work Zone Ahead: Reduce Speed