We offer our readers a forum on the safety issue of temporary pavement markings applied in a work zone. The increasing number of rehabilitation and repaving projects underway on our nation's highways … [Read more...] about Temporary Pavement Markings and Work Zone Safety: A Forum
Temporary Pavement Markings
Non-Permanent Pavement Markings in Work Zones
This final report summarizes the effects on driver performance associated with the different marking patterns tested. The results of this study are presented to help organizations develop guidelines … [Read more...] about Non-Permanent Pavement Markings in Work Zones
Effect of Nonpermanent Pavement Markings on Driver Performance
A study was conducted to determine the effect on driver performance of different length pavement markings commonly used in work zones. The study was conducted on a divided multilane facility, and the … [Read more...] about Effect of Nonpermanent Pavement Markings on Driver Performance
Field Studies of Temporary Pavement Markings at Overlay Project Work Zones on Two-Lane, Two-Way Rural Highways (with Discussion and Closure)
In response to FHWA's proposed rule requiring that all states use 4-ft pavement markings on 40-ft centers as temporary markings in highway work zones, NCHRP awarded a research contract to the Texas … [Read more...] about Field Studies of Temporary Pavement Markings at Overlay Project Work Zones on Two-Lane, Two-Way Rural Highways (with Discussion and Closure)
Evaluation of Temporary Pavement Marking Patterns in Work Zones: Proving-Ground Studies
Results of proving-ground studies for evaluation of temporary pavement markings for work zones are summarized. The objective was to investigate 10 candidate temporary marking treatments: one base … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Temporary Pavement Marking Patterns in Work Zones: Proving-Ground Studies