At present, the personal safety of road workers mainly relies on placing warning objects such as traffic safety cones and tripods on the road to remind rear drivers to avoid hitting the road workers. … [Read more...] about A Safety Alarm Device for Protecting Road Workers
Traffic Control Devices
Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
A series of field evaluations were performed to assess the speed reduction effects of a speed feedback trailer (SFT) positioned at various locations before and after a median crossover section within … [Read more...] about Evaluating Driver Response to a Speed Feedback Trailer at Median Crossovers Within Freeway Construction Work Zones
Impact of Road Sign on Traffic Congestion During Road Repair: A Cellular Automaton Model Study
This study investigates the impact of road signs on traffic congestion during road repairs using a cellular automaton (CA) model. The model simulates an urban dual-lane one-way road, incorporating a … [Read more...] about Impact of Road Sign on Traffic Congestion During Road Repair: A Cellular Automaton Model Study
MASH Allowable Flare Rates for Portable Single-Slope Concrete Barriers
Portable concrete barriers (PCBs) are commonly used to provide positive protection in work zones. They also shield work-zone personnel from errant motorists when activities are being performed near … [Read more...] about MASH Allowable Flare Rates for Portable Single-Slope Concrete Barriers