Gridlock is defined when traffic comes to a complete halt inducing huge delays. If a work zone on a two-lane two-way highway is set up, in which one of the traffic lanes is closed for maintenance road … [Read more...] about A Spatial Queuing Approach to Optimize Coordinated Signal Settings to Obviate Gridlock in Adjacent Work Zones
Traffic Signals
Strategies on Improving Worker Safety in Work Zones
Guidelines on Worker Safety Strategies (Subpart K) describes traffic control measures that can be appropriate in work zones to further improve the safety of highway workers. The document addresses … [Read more...] about Strategies on Improving Worker Safety in Work Zones
TxDOT Portable Traffic Signals Help Improve Safety
Portable traffic signals are a new innovative technology that can help reduce construction worker injuries by eliminating the need for workers to be present in work zones. Traditionally, projects that … [Read more...] about TxDOT Portable Traffic Signals Help Improve Safety
Guidelines on the Use of Portable Traffic Signals
This Technical Circular provides guidelines on the use of independently powered portable traffic signals for temporary traffic control. … [Read more...] about Guidelines on the Use of Portable Traffic Signals
An Introduction to the Use of Portable Vehicular Signals
This booklet is for people with specific responsibility for portable vehicular signals at street works and road works. It provides information on how to set up and operate portable vehicular signals. … [Read more...] about An Introduction to the Use of Portable Vehicular Signals
Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
Nationwide, over 1,000 fatalities and 40,000 injuries occur annually in work zones, which include both construction zones and areas where maintenance is performed. The majority (85%) of work zone … [Read more...] about Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones