To make work zones safer, the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) investigated dozens of suggestions for new safety devices. Taking the ideas that showed the most promise, researchers developed … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Safer Highways for Workers and Motorists
Vehicles and Equipment
Remote Driven Vehicle
This workshop paper outlines the Strategic Highway Research Program ( SHRP) sponsored Remote Driven Vehicle (RDV) project. The function of the RDV system, including the technical aspects, are … [Read more...] about Remote Driven Vehicle
New NHTSA Study Confirms Reflective Tape on Big Trucks Reduces Crashes, Fatalities
A new study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that the reflective tape now being required to make trailers on big trucks easier … [Read more...] about New NHTSA Study Confirms Reflective Tape on Big Trucks Reduces Crashes, Fatalities
Injury Severity and Total Harm in Truck-Involved Work Zone Crashes
Society pays a high cost for work zone crashes in terms of operational disruptions, property damage, injuries and loss of life. Given narrow lanes in work zones, large trucks are of particular … [Read more...] about Injury Severity and Total Harm in Truck-Involved Work Zone Crashes
Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
TxDOT has used high-load detection systems around the state. One system consists of a laser transmitter and receiver installed at clearance height on each side of the road. When the beam is broken by … [Read more...] about Devices and early warning methods used to reduce hits on low-clearance structures
Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone
This article discusses the Flagmaster, a device flaggers can use to audibly alert highway workers of potential danger. It includes a horn that is mounted into the the staff of a Stop/Slow paddle. When … [Read more...] about Paving Contractor Makes Device to Save Lives: Horn Warns Workers When Motorists Enter the Work Zone