Intelligent transportation systems-based lane management technologies were introduced to work zones in an attempt to reduce congestion and diminish queue lengths. Two forms of lane merging–the early … [Read more...] about Two Simplified Intelligent Transportation System-Based Lane Management Strategies for Short-Term Work Zones
Senate Rejects Red-Light Camera Proposals
After a long debate in the Missouri Senate yesterday as opponents first tried to make them tougher on motorists and then tried to ban them, the bill on red-light cameras was finally completed. … [Read more...] about Senate Rejects Red-Light Camera Proposals
IDOT Announces Results of Sixth Annual Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) honored 12 students from across the state whose artwork was selected in the Sixth Annual Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest for 2010-11. The … [Read more...] about IDOT Announces Results of Sixth Annual Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest
Taking a Barrel of Caution in Work Zones
The Missouri Department of Transportation placed "Barrel Bob," an 11-foot-tall figure made of orange and white recycled barrels wearing sunglasses, a hard hat and holding a caution sign, near road … [Read more...] about Taking a Barrel of Caution in Work Zones
Watchwords: Use Your Head in Construction Zones
Road construction crews continue work around Amesbury, Masschussetts. Work zones can be confusing and dangerous. Officer Tom Hanshaw offers tips to safe driving and urges drivers to stay alert and be … [Read more...] about Watchwords: Use Your Head in Construction Zones
New Approach to Compare Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems
With the increasing needs to adopt nighttime construction strategies in order to avoid disruption of traffic flow, state agencies are currently experimenting with a new class of light towers known as … [Read more...] about New Approach to Compare Glare and Light Characteristics of Conventional and Balloon Lighting Systems