The Kentucky Transportation Center made 28 flashing stop/slow paddles and related training available to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and to local highway agencies, such as the Lexington Streets … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Stop/Slow Paddles
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
The New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department obtained 12 flashing stop/slow paddles and distributed 2 to each of its 6 districts. … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
Iowa requires the use of the florescent orange sheeting on the STOP/SLOW paddles for two-lane roadways. Iowa DOT's GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS for CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS says: "STOP/SLOW and … [Read more...] about Use of orange fluorescent sheeting on STOP/SLOW paddles
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Alabama DOT decided to try the flashing stop/slow paddle, which was developed under the Strategic Highway Research Program. Work crews in eight of Alabama DOT's nine divisions were provided with … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
Iowa has improved highway work zone safety by outfitting its work crews with flashing stop/slow paddles. Iowa DOT purchased 75 flashing stop/slow paddles and distributed them to flaggers throughout … [Read more...] about Use of flashing stop/slow paddle
New Warning Device Makes Work Zones Safer
Highway maintenance work puts crews in risky situations. The crew is usually only meters away from passing cars and trucks, and there's little or no protection between the crew and the traffic. … [Read more...] about New Warning Device Makes Work Zones Safer