The study suggests that older drivers have trouble navigating the roads, which were not designed with them in mind. For many aging motorists, signs are hard to read, lanes are too narrow and left- … [Read more...] about Roads Deadlier for Older Drivers
Travelers
Traffic Control Systems in Construction Work Zones
Traffic control devices (TCD) in workzones are intended to provide sufficient guidance to motorists to help prevent collisions, especially with construction operations. Based on the study of their use … [Read more...] about Traffic Control Systems in Construction Work Zones
Older Drivers Say … Stop Signs of Confusion
In 1990, eight retired employees of the Illinois Department of Transportation took a break from retirement activity to help IDOT conduct its Older Driver Study of Traffic Control Devices. Those … [Read more...] about Older Drivers Say … Stop Signs of Confusion
Texas Driver Understanding of Abbreviations for Dynamic Message Signs
This report presents recommendations to improve the design of messages for dynamic message signs (DMSs). Specifically, it presents recommendations for effective abbreviations that can be used when the … [Read more...] about Texas Driver Understanding of Abbreviations for Dynamic Message Signs
Travel Better, Travel Longer: A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population
The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Operations prepared this pocket guide to assist transportation professionals in making decisions about the use of traffic control devices, taking into … [Read more...] about Travel Better, Travel Longer: A Pocket Guide to Improve Traffic Control and Mobility for Our Older Population
Driver Understanding of Work Zone Flagger Signals and Signaling Devices
The report documents the results of a human factors laboratory study conducted in Texas to evaluate driver understanding of 13 work zone flagger signals. A total of 123 motorists participated in the … [Read more...] about Driver Understanding of Work Zone Flagger Signals and Signaling Devices