The use of green versus traditional amber lights on Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) was investigated to see if their use could help to improve safety in mobile work zones. Four light color … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Green Lights on TMAs
Visibility
Effects of Mounting Height, Offset Distance, and Number of Light Towers on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Discomfort Glare in Work Zones
Portable light towers are a significant source of glare to motorists entering a work zone. Although existing research has evaluated the effect of light tower orientation on visibility and glare, the … [Read more...] about Effects of Mounting Height, Offset Distance, and Number of Light Towers on Drivers’ Visual Performance and Discomfort Glare in Work Zones
Illumination and Visibility of Workers in Nighttime Highway Work Zones
Much of the construction work that occurs on high-speed roadways takes place at night to minimize impacts on drivers. Performing work at night exposes workers to hazards that are not present during … [Read more...] about Illumination and Visibility of Workers in Nighttime Highway Work Zones
Use of Additional Lighting for Traffic Control and Speed Reduction in Work Zones
Performing roadway construction work at night exposes workers to hazards that are not present or as great during the daytime. Working at night requires illuminating the area where work is taking place … [Read more...] about Use of Additional Lighting for Traffic Control and Speed Reduction in Work Zones
Impact of Temporary Portable Work Zone and Personal Lighting on Vehicle Speeds in Nighttime Highway Preservation Projects
Every year thousands of people are killed or injured in work zone crashes in the US due to excessive speed, distraction, inattentiveness, or low visibility. Many highway construction, maintenance, and … [Read more...] about Impact of Temporary Portable Work Zone and Personal Lighting on Vehicle Speeds in Nighttime Highway Preservation Projects
Beyond Compliance
Oldcastle, an industry leader in aggregate and ready-mix production, implements a variety of best practices that go beyond rules and regulations to maintain and maximize work zone safety. This article … [Read more...] about Beyond Compliance