This paper examines the experience of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in three recent innovations developed at its Division of Research and Innovation. Although these … [Read more...] about Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation: Three Case Studies at the California Department of Transportation
Temporary Barriers
Spatial and Temporal Analyses of Crashes at Two Work Zones with Different Traffic Control Devices: Barrels and Jersey Barriers
Work zone safety is one of the highest priorities for traffic engineers. In order to guide the motorists safely and efficiently through the activity areas of work zones, construction types and work … [Read more...] about Spatial and Temporal Analyses of Crashes at Two Work Zones with Different Traffic Control Devices: Barrels and Jersey Barriers
An Easy to Use Pinned-Down Temporary Concrete Barrier with Limited Deflections
In work zones where the space available for placing a temporary concrete barrier is very limited, for example bridge replacement projects, the barrier must be strictly restrained to prevent lateral … [Read more...] about An Easy to Use Pinned-Down Temporary Concrete Barrier with Limited Deflections
Standard Plans
The California State Department of Transportation's Standard Plans is to be used in conjunction with the the Department's Standard Specifications. It includes plan details for portable concrete … [Read more...] about Standard Plans