Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Many State Departments of Transportation (DOT) use some form of nighttime work zone to conduct construction and maintenance activities on or near the travel portion of the road system. Roadway lightin…MoreLighting
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Nighttime Lighting for Work Zones (Training)
Roadway lighting eases the task of driving at night by illuminating the pavement to help drivers see the general direction of the roadway, aiding them in seeing structures alongside the roadway more c… More
Nighttime Highway Construction Illumination (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
The nighttime driving environment, consisting of roadway illumination, signs, vehicle lighting and markers, delineators and flashing lights, can be complex or even confusing for both pedestrians and d…MoreA Guidebook for Nighttime Construction: Impacts on Safety, Quality, and Productivity (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
NCHRP Report 726 provides a Guidebook of nighttime construction best practices concerning 1) implementation of new or innovative ideas to convert necessary work activities to effective nighttime produ…MoreRSP+ Night Work Course (Training)
The following modules are covered:
Night Work Basics explains why night work requires special focus. The module presents challenges such as poor visibility and sleep disruption, special precautio… More
RSP+ Night Work Trainee Booklet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The booklet first explains why night work requires special focus and then presents the hazards, nighttime TTC (Temporary Traffic Control), safety enhancements such as high visibility clothing, best pr…MoreRSP+ Night Work Temporary Lighting Toolbox Pamphlet (Publication)
Resource Type: Brochures and Fact Sheets
The Night Work Temporary Lighting pamphlet covers the goals of temporary lighting and emphasizes illumination of work, control of glare and minimization of shadows. It details how to set up temporary …MoreNight-Time Construction Issues (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This paper summarizes the findings of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC) study KTC-00-16, Night-Time Construction Issues. The current state of night-time construction is examined through a sur…MoreTraffic And Safety Manual (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Originally published in 2001, many chapters have been updated since then. The Traffic and Safety Manual is intended to provide guidelines or information on how a certain activity related to traffic en…MoreFHWA Lighting Handbook (Publication)
Resource Type: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
This handbook is an update to the 1978 FHWA Lighting Handbook 78-15 as well as the 1983 addendum. It is meant to provide guidance to designers and State, city, and town officials concerning the applic…MoreWorking Safely at Night (Publication)
Resource Type: Presentations
This presentation discusses the following topics: Night Work Advantages, Night Work Concerns, Nighttime Safety Concerns, Enhancements to Address Night Concerns, Other Traffic Control Devices and Safet…MoreLighting Up the Night (Publication)
Resource Type: News and Other Non-research Articles
Increased traffic volume translates to more nighttime roadwork in an effort to improve safety and facilitate faster work. Whether roads are shut down or night traffic is lighter, proper lighting is a …MoreRoadway Safety+: Quizzes
The quizzes below are included in the Roadway Safety Program. They are made available here for your convenience.
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