The objective of this study was to evaluate the benefits and costs associated with the use of portable concrete barrier (PCB) in work zones to protect workers and equipment against intrusion crashes. … [Read more...] about Benefit-Cost Analysis of Portable Concrete Barrier Use in Work Zones to Protect Against Intrusion Crashes
Temporary Concrete Barriers
MASH Test 3-11 of the TxDOT Portable Type 2 PCTB with Sign Support Assembly
Portable concrete traffic barriers (PCTBs) are commonly used in work zones or in temporary median barrier applications. PCTBs are needed for separation and channelization of vehicle movement and … [Read more...] about MASH Test 3-11 of the TxDOT Portable Type 2 PCTB with Sign Support Assembly
Work Zone Positive Protection Guidelines
The goal of this project was to develop implementation guidance that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) can use to make better decisions regarding when and where to use positive protection … [Read more...] about Work Zone Positive Protection Guidelines
Guidelines for the Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
Positive protection devices that contain and/or redirect vehicles and meet crashworthiness evaluation criteria should prevent intrusion into the work area. These guidelines address the use of positive … [Read more...] about Guidelines for the Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
Improving Work Zone Safety: Why You Should Consider Longitudinal Channelizing Devices (LCDs)
Prepared by the Water Barrier Manufacturers Association, the purpose of this paper is to educate transportation departments, consulting engineers, and others on the safety benefits of Longitudinal … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Safety: Why You Should Consider Longitudinal Channelizing Devices (LCDs)
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