The South Dakota House of Representatives passed a bill to penalize people who tamper with or remove highway signs or markers. Under Senate Bill 103, anyone who takes or vandalizes one of those … [Read more...] about SD House Passes a Bill Protecting Highway Signs and Markers
Traffic Signs
Study on Merging Sign Installation in Work Zone of Expressway based on Changeable Critical Headway
The purpose of this research was to consider the vehicles’ changeable critical headway when driving along the upper work zone, and reducing conflicts and risks by merging in the end of the warning … [Read more...] about Study on Merging Sign Installation in Work Zone of Expressway based on Changeable Critical Headway
Investigation of Alternative Work Zone Merging Sign Configurations
This study investigated the effect of an alternative merge sign configuration within a freeway work zone. In this alternative configuration, the graphical lane closed sign from the Manual on Uniform … [Read more...] about Investigation of Alternative Work Zone Merging Sign Configurations
Road Closed Signs: Beware and Be Aware
A tragic accident occurred in Cambridge, Minnesota when a driver ignored a Road Closed sign and drove into a 30 foot deep trench. This video shows the choices that led to this crash, the dangers of … [Read more...] about Road Closed Signs: Beware and Be Aware
The Color of Safety
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
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