The speaker discusses problems associated with arrow panel brightness and alternative ways in which these problems may be addressed. … [Read more...] about Advanced Technologies: Arrow Panel Visibility
Visibility
Illumination Guidelines for Nighttime Highway Work
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 498: Illumination Guidelines for Nighttime Highway Work provides guidelines for illumination for nighttime highway work, work zone … [Read more...] about Illumination Guidelines for Nighttime Highway Work
Work Zone Safety Rule: Be Conspicuous!
Highway workers need to make themselves and their equipment as conspicuous as possible in order to reduce traffic congestion, and improve communication with motorists. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Rule: Be Conspicuous!
Protecting Road Workers
Article discussing the visibility of various colors used on highway worker safety clothing. … [Read more...] about Protecting Road Workers
Making Pedestrian Safety Clothing More Visible
The American Society for Testing and Materials' Subcommittee E12.08, High Visibility Materials, has been working to make pedestrian clothing more visible to motorists. On May 17, 1997 the subcommittee … [Read more...] about Making Pedestrian Safety Clothing More Visible
Walter Workzone Speaks up About Pavement Markings
This interview with Walter Workzone, the third in a series, discusses pavement markings. It provides an explanation from the Texas MUTCD of what the various lane line patterns and widths indicate to … [Read more...] about Walter Workzone Speaks up About Pavement Markings