Work zone crashes are a significant problem in the United States, and speed is often cited as a contributing factor. Research has shown that drivers believe their driving behavior is safe and speed is … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Management
Traffic Control Devices
A Study on the Characteristics of Vehicle Tracks in the Nighttime Construction Zone of Freeway Expansions
In order to study the influences of trajectory characteristics of vehicles at night in freeway expansion construction areas, day and night observation experiments are conducted to obtain the … [Read more...] about A Study on the Characteristics of Vehicle Tracks in the Nighttime Construction Zone of Freeway Expansions
The Efficacy of Orange Lane Delineations in Highway Work Zones
With over 100,000 crashes in the work zone per year, it is essential that we as builders discover and implement innovative solutions to maximize field crew and public safety in high traffic areas. A … [Read more...] about The Efficacy of Orange Lane Delineations in Highway Work Zones
Driverless Road-Marking Machines: Ma (r) king the Way Towards the Future of Mobility
Driverless road maintenance could potentially be highly beneficial to all its stakeholders, with the key goals being increased safety for all road participants, more efficient traffic management, and … [Read more...] about Driverless Road-Marking Machines: Ma (r) king the Way Towards the Future of Mobility
VDOT Working With Construction Contractors to Decrease Collisions Along I-81 Work Zones
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is working with a construction contractor along I-81 between exits 137 and 141 to decrease the number of crashes, which have led to traffic backups … [Read more...] about VDOT Working With Construction Contractors to Decrease Collisions Along I-81 Work Zones
North Texas Tollway Authority: Positive Protection for Workers in Short Term Work Zones or Traffic Incidents
Battelle and the Federal Highway Administration conducted a demonstration site visit with the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) to discuss the use of positive protection devices in work zones. The … [Read more...] about North Texas Tollway Authority: Positive Protection for Workers in Short Term Work Zones or Traffic Incidents