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
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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
Examination of the Current Practice of Lighting in Virginia: Nighttime Work Zones and Improving Safety Through the Development of Nighttime Lighting Specifications
This project evaluated current nighttime work zone lighting practices for limited-access highways and primary routes in Virginia through (1) an on-site evaluation of lighting levels in work zones; (2) … [Read more...] about Examination of the Current Practice of Lighting in Virginia: Nighttime Work Zones and Improving Safety Through the Development of Nighttime Lighting Specifications
MDOT Raises the Bar on Work Zone Visibility
Night time visibility in work zones can be challenging, particularly in the rain. The Michigan Department of Transportation set new guidelines and standards for work zones throughout the state to … [Read more...] about MDOT Raises the Bar on Work Zone Visibility
Impacts of Fog Characteristics, Forward Illumination, and Warning Beacon Intensity Distribution on Roadway Hazard Visibility
Warning beacons are critical for the safety of transportation, construction, and utility workers. These devices need to produce sufficient luminous intensity to be visible without creating glare to … [Read more...] about Impacts of Fog Characteristics, Forward Illumination, and Warning Beacon Intensity Distribution on Roadway Hazard Visibility
Assessment of Drivers’ Visual Perception of Information Displayed in LED Traffic Signs at Road Construction Sites
This study investigated drivers' visual perception of information displayed in LED traffic signs under different levels of environmental luminance. Concerning the information displayed, the … [Read more...] about Assessment of Drivers’ Visual Perception of Information Displayed in LED Traffic Signs at Road Construction Sites