This report describes "Best Practices" that are being implemented by various states in order to increase mobility and safety within construction and maintenance zones. The purpose of this quality … [Read more...] about Meeting the Customer’s Needs for Mobility and Safety During Construction and Maintenance Operations
Surveys
Survey of Driver’s Opinion About Work Zone Traffic Control on a Rural Highway
The responses of 441 drivers who traveled through a construction zone on I-57 were collected and analyzed. The drivers were surveyed for their understanding, interpretation, and reaction to work zone … [Read more...] about Survey of Driver’s Opinion About Work Zone Traffic Control on a Rural Highway
Analysis of Truck Drivers’ Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones, Volume II
This study was conducted to determine the truck drivers' travel characteristics, concerns about work zone traffic control devices, and assessment of work zone features, as well as to determine the … [Read more...] about Analysis of Truck Drivers’ Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones, Volume II
Recommendations for Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
This report presents the recommendations to improve the vehicle and equipment warning light policy for the Texas Department of Transportation, and improve the safety of the Department's pavement data … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Service Equipment Warning Lights and Pavement Data Collection System Safety
Analysis of Truck Drivers’ Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones Volume I. Summary of Findings
This study was conducted to determine the truck drivers' travel characteristics, concerns about work zone traffic control devices, and assessment of work zone features, as well as to determine the … [Read more...] about Analysis of Truck Drivers’ Opinions on Safety and Traffic Control on Highway Work Zones Volume I. Summary of Findings
Delay Messages and Delay Tolerance at Houston Work Zones (abridgement)
A questionnaire survey of freeway drivers in Houston was conducted at six locations: I-10 W, I-10 E, I-45 N, I-45 S, US-59 S, and US-59 N. The questionnaire data were based on a license-plate survey … [Read more...] about Delay Messages and Delay Tolerance at Houston Work Zones (abridgement)