Truck mounted attenuators (TMAs) provide invaluable protection to road crews and drivers all over North America. They not only minimize property damage, but also prevent injury or even death. This … [Read more...] about Truck Mounted Attenuators Protect Road Crews and Drivers in High-Speed Collisions
Traffic Control
Work Zone Safety for Maintenance Operations on Rural Highways: Part 3 – Temporary Traffic Control Zones
Flagging Safely – Kentucky LTAP and Technology Transfer Webinar
Work Zone Heroes don't wear capes, just hi-visibility vests and smart work practices to keep them safe so that they can help keep others safe in their daily work routines. During this presentation, we … [Read more...] about Flagging Safely – Kentucky LTAP and Technology Transfer Webinar
Crash Tests to Evaluate the Design of Temporary Traffic Control Devices for Increased Safety of Cyclists at Road Works
In Sweden there is an on-going process to formulate a national standard regulating the design of temporary traffic control devices used on pedestrian and bicycle paths. This paper presents results … [Read more...] about Crash Tests to Evaluate the Design of Temporary Traffic Control Devices for Increased Safety of Cyclists at Road Works
Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
This is a self-paced training course. The training has two sections, a required and an optional section. Introduction and Overview (required) Part 1 – Toolbox of Low-Cost Work Zone Management … [Read more...] about Low-Cost Work Zone Management Strategies
States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones
California traffic engineers are experimenting with orange striping to see if it improves safety in work zones. Previous experiments with orange striping in other states have had mixed results. … [Read more...] about States Experiment With Orange Highway Striping in Work Zones