The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is revising its Barricade and Construction Standard sheets. In support of this effort, an earlier study developed a proposed set of specifications to … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Sign Substrates for Use with Plastic Drums
Traffic Signs
Highway Work Signs to Get More Friendly
Work signs in Wyoming are using friendlier words on their work signs. Words like "closed" and "delay" are no longer going to be used. … [Read more...] about Highway Work Signs to Get More Friendly
Sign Policy
The Oregon Department of Transportation provides and maintains signs on the state highway system including: Directional Regulatory Warning Informational ODOT's Sign Policy … [Read more...] about Sign Policy
Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
In Connecticut, for projects that have a design completion date after April 17, 2002, bright fluorescent sheeting is required on traffic drums and traffic cones. For the sheeting for construction … [Read more...] about Switched from Construction/Engineering Grade sheeting to High-Intensity sheeting for barrels and barricades
Type of sheeting specified on signs
In Michigan, fluorescent prismatic sheeting is specified on freeway signs, and engineering grade is used on non-freeway signs. Engineer Grade sheeting will be eliminated in 2010. … [Read more...] about Type of sheeting specified on signs
Dynamic No-Passing Zone for Construction Safety
This paper presents information on the Indiana Department of Transportation's dynamic no-passing zone system which was developed with the assistance of International Road Dynamics. The system uses a … [Read more...] about Dynamic No-Passing Zone for Construction Safety