37 percent of work zone fatalities occur at night. While it is important to have traffic control devices to properly warn motorists, it is also important for workers to be visible. This article … [Read more...] about Can You See Me Now? Visibility in Work Zones at Night
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Impact of Work Zone Lighting on Driver’s Detection of Objects
Researchers conducted a closed-course study to evaluate the impact of work zone lighting upon the ability of drivers to detect low contrast objects and workers wearing high-visibility vests. Three … [Read more...] about Impact of Work Zone Lighting on Driver’s Detection of Objects
Work Zone Lighting and Visual Performance: Analysis and Demonstration
In part because of the potential for high levels of glare from work zone illumination, recommendations for light levels from work zone illumination systems are substantially higher than for levels … [Read more...] about Work Zone Lighting and Visual Performance: Analysis and Demonstration
Construction Advisory: Worker Visibility
In 2006, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued 23 CFR, Part 634, Worker Visibility Final Rule, which required that, “All workers within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway who are … [Read more...] about Construction Advisory: Worker Visibility
Safety Evaluation of Sequential Warning Lights in Tapers at Nighttime Work Zones
Safety improvement at nighttime work zones is important because of visibility concerns after dark. The deployment of sequential lights is an innovative method to improve driver recognition of lane … [Read more...] about Safety Evaluation of Sequential Warning Lights in Tapers at Nighttime Work Zones
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Sequential Warning Lights in Nighttime Work Zone Tapers
Improving safety at nighttime work zones is important because of the extra visibility concerns. The deployment of sequential lights is an innovative method for improving driver recognition of lane … [Read more...] about Cost-Benefit Analysis of Sequential Warning Lights in Nighttime Work Zone Tapers