Abstract

Recent technological advancements now allow portable traffic signals to solve a myriad of long-standing work zone dilemmas. How do you efficiently manage residential driveways within a work zone? What is the best method for communicating signal information to the motorist? What happens if a vehicle needs more time to clear the work area? This presentation focuses on how portable traffic signals are being used in these situations and more.

Session Number

122

Session Title

Traffic Control Solutions for Common Work Zone Dilemmas

Track Title

Maintenance & Operations

Location

STEW214AB

Date of Version

March 2018

Start Date

3-7-2018 4:00 PM

End Date

3-7-2018 4:50 PM

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Mar 7th, 4:00 PM Mar 7th, 4:50 PM

Using Portable Traffic Signals to Solve Common Work Zone Dilemmas

STEW214AB

Recent technological advancements now allow portable traffic signals to solve a myriad of long-standing work zone dilemmas. How do you efficiently manage residential driveways within a work zone? What is the best method for communicating signal information to the motorist? What happens if a vehicle needs more time to clear the work area? This presentation focuses on how portable traffic signals are being used in these situations and more.