To reduce the accident risk of work zone on highway, a new movable barrier solution is presented in this paper. The barrier is effective, affordable, environment-friendly, and versatile. It can raise … [Read more...] about The Development of a Versatile Movable Barrier Solution
Temporary Barriers
Influence of Mobile Work Zone Barriers on Driver Behavior on Freeways: A Driving Simulator Study
A work zone crash occurred once every 5.4 minutes in the United States in 2015, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This study investigated the impact of work zone barriers (cone … [Read more...] about Influence of Mobile Work Zone Barriers on Driver Behavior on Freeways: A Driving Simulator Study
Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Positive Protection
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Positive Protection
Impact of Mobile Work Zone Barriers on Driving Behavior on Arterial Roads
In the year 2015, in the United States, a work zone crash occurred once every 5.4 minutes, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Work zone barriers can help reduce the risk to the … [Read more...] about Impact of Mobile Work Zone Barriers on Driving Behavior on Arterial Roads
Temporary Barrier Guidance Manual
Temporary barrier is effective in providing positive separation between traffic and work areas. It is primarily used for protecting vehicles from severe hazards (e.g. drop -offs, embankments, fixed … [Read more...] about Temporary Barrier Guidance Manual
Inventory of Best Practices to Prevent Incursions into Work Zones – Literature Review
The aim of this report was to review the literature to identify existing best practices used to prevent incursions into work zones and improve safety of road users and road workers. A systematic … [Read more...] about Inventory of Best Practices to Prevent Incursions into Work Zones – Literature Review