Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. A literature review prepared for this study found several previous … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Alternative Work Zone Signing
Surveys
In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
Work zones present an increased risk to drivers and the work crew. To mitigate these risks, this study investigated the potential effects of in-vehicle messages to communicate work zone events to the … [Read more...] about In-Vehicle Work Zone Messages
Effect of Work Zone Lighting on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Perceptions of Glare
Nighttime crashes at work zones are major concerns for construction workers and motorists. Although in a majority of the U.S. states, department of transportation specifications for work zone lighting … [Read more...] about Effect of Work Zone Lighting on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Perceptions of Glare
A Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits
This report documents the findings of a questionnaire survey conducted in mid-July 2007 to collect pertinent information to help the research team prepare and refine strategies and methodologies for … [Read more...] about A Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits
First Results of a Major Study on Safety at Queensland Roadworks
The Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety — Queensland is conducting a 3-year program of research, titled Integrating Technological and Organisational Approaches to Enhance the Safety of … [Read more...] about First Results of a Major Study on Safety at Queensland Roadworks
Effectiveness of Safety and Public Service Announcement Messages on Dynamic Message Signs
The report assesses the usefulness and effectiveness of safety and public service announcement (PSA) messages through surveys conducted in four urban areas in the United States: Chicago, IL; Houston, … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Safety and Public Service Announcement Messages on Dynamic Message Signs