Many work zones require lane closures, and road users need to be notified of these closures through appropriate upstream signage. This literature review found several previous studies indicating … [Read more...] about Lane Reduction Signs for Work Zones: Driver Comprehension and Alternatives to the U.S. MUTCD W4-2 Sign — Literature Review
Traffic Signs
Work Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Missouri Alternate Lane Shift Configurations
The objective of this project is to evaluate MoDOT’s alternate lane shift sign configuration for work zones. The single sign proposed by MoDOT provides the traveler with enough information to let them … [Read more...] about Work Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Missouri Alternate Lane Shift Configurations
MDOT to Pay More for Brighter Orange Barrels
Despite concerns among suppliers of orange construction barrels, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to join about 20 other states in switching to the new and more costly reflective … [Read more...] about MDOT to Pay More for Brighter Orange Barrels
Work Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Alternate Merge Sign Configurations
Improving work zone road safety is an issue of great interest due to the high number of crashes observed in work zones. Departments of Transportation (DOTs) use a variety of methods to inform drivers … [Read more...] about Work Zone Simulator Analysis: Driver Performance and Acceptance of Alternate Merge Sign Configurations
Testing of Alternative Supporting Materials for Portable Roll-Up Signs Used for Maintenance Work Zones
Portable roll-up signs are currently used by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for identification of short-term maintenance/work zones and emergency operations. These signs have … [Read more...] about Testing of Alternative Supporting Materials for Portable Roll-Up Signs Used for Maintenance Work Zones
Eye-catching Signs Warn of Construction on Pacific Coast Highway
The funny “Mama says: I am for real!” orange signs have been posted on Pacific Coast Highway to catch the attention of drivers and warn them about the Town Center construction. The construction is a … [Read more...] about Eye-catching Signs Warn of Construction on Pacific Coast Highway