Catalog of Traffic Control Strategies and Devices

Richards, Stephen H.; Dudek, C. L.

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Catalog of Traffic Control Strategies and Devices

1986-02-01
By Richards, Stephen H. ; Dudek, C. L.

File Language:

English

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Creators:

Richards, Stephen H. ; Dudek, C. L.
Corporate Creators:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Corporate Contributors:

Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Catalogs Corridors Field Studies Freeways Innovation Motorist Aid Systems Reconstruction Speed Control Strategic Planning Traffic Control Work Zones
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/TX-86/58+321-1
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Texas
Edition:

Interim: September 1981 - February 1986
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Abstract:

This report is a catalog of several traffic control strategies and devices appropriate for freeway work zones. The strategies and devices were identified during field studies and interviews conducted at numerous freeway work zones in Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin and Amarillo, and reviews of several TCPs from several Districts. The strategies and devices summarized are: Innovative Traffic Management Strategies (Short-Term Total Freeway Closure, Traffic Splitting); Supplemental Traffic Management Strategies (Shoulder Use, Speed Control, Entrance Ramp Closures, Narrow Lanes, Load Zoning); Motorist Information Devices (Arrowboards, Portable Changeable Message Signs, Highway Advisory Radio, Special Lane-Blocked Sign, Special Word Message Pavement Marking); Traffic Control Services (Flagging, Law Enforcement); Safety Hardware (Portable Roadside Barriers, Crash Cushions, Temporary Lighting); Implementation (Corridor Management Team, Special Traffic Handling Crew, Advance Notification, Photographic Documentation).
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PDF
Funding:

2-18-82-321
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
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File Language:

English

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