Color is the great communication tool, and in highway safety it bears the responsibility of helping save lives. From stop lights to work zones, to pedestrian signs, the distinctive colors of those … [Read more...] about The Color of Safety
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In the Work Zone: A Look Into the Safety of Speed Limits and Work Zone Devices Under MASH Testing
This webinar is part of the Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) webinar series. MATC researchers Dr. Ronald Faller and Dr. Ghulam Bham feature their research and provide lessons learned about … [Read more...] about In the Work Zone: A Look Into the Safety of Speed Limits and Work Zone Devices Under MASH Testing
Construction Zone Ticket Thrown out
Ray Haggard received a ticket for making an illegal turn on an intersection. He took pictures of the intersection to prove that no signs were actually posted about illegal left turns. The construction … [Read more...] about Construction Zone Ticket Thrown out
TRB Webinar: Practices and Examples to Manage Sign Retroreflectivity in Compliance With the MUTCD
On December 21, 2007, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) revised the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to establish maintenance criteria for traffic sign retroreflectivity. The … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Practices and Examples to Manage Sign Retroreflectivity in Compliance With the MUTCD
Tracking Your Taxdollars: Blue DOT Signs
The Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) has installed 41 new blue signs along highway 41 intended to help drivers locate businesses during construction. At $40 a sign many claim it is a waste … [Read more...] about Tracking Your Taxdollars: Blue DOT Signs
Work Zone Signs Designed to Lessen Stress
The town of Mount Pleasant has placed 18 new signs in work zones along Highway 17. They do not give a warning but make you laugh. They intended to take away the stress caused by construction and it … [Read more...] about Work Zone Signs Designed to Lessen Stress