Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Use of Rumble Strips in Work Zones

Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Use of Rumble Strips in

Work Zones

FHWA-TS-89-037

ABSTRACT

This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices in the design,
selection, and application of rumble strips at work zones. The information presented
here is based on a review of research reports and work zone manuals from a
selection of state and local highway agencies, discussions with highway officials, and
field observations of a selection of highway construction projects. The report presents
an assessment of the state-of-the-practice and makes recommendations for further
research and inclusions in the future revisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.

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1. Report No. 2. Government Accession No. 3. Recipient's Catalog No.

FHWA-TS-
89-037
4. Title and Subtitle 5. Report Date

Work Zone Traffic Management July 1989

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Synthesis: Use of Rumble Strips in

6. Performing Organization Code
Work Zones
7. Author(s) 8. Performing Organization No.

Errol C. Noel, Ziad A. Sabra,

Conrad L. Dudek
9. Performing Organization Name and Address 10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS)

Contractor: Daniel Consultants, Inc. NCP 3A9a

Columbia, Maryland 0073
Subcontractor: Dudek & Assoc.,
11. Contract or Grant No.
Bryan, Texas
DTFH61-88-
X-00007
12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address 13. Type of Report and Period Covered

Federal Highway Administration Final Report

Turner-Fairbank Highway Research May 1988 -
Center May 1989
6300 Georgetown Pike
14. Sponsoring Agency Code
McLean, Virginia 22101-2296
15. Supplementary Notes

FHWA Contract Manager: Guenther Lerch, HRT-20

16. Abstract

This report is a synthesis of research findings and current

practices in the design, selection, and application of rumble
strips at work zones. The information presented here is based on
a review of research reports and work zone manuals from a
selection of state and local highway agencies, discussions with
highway officials, and field observations of a selection of
highway construction projects. The report presents an
assessment of the state-of-the-practice and makes
recommendations for further research and inclusions in the
future revisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices.
17. Key Words 18. Distribution Statement

rumble strips, audible No restrictions. This

delineators, audible
stimuli, work zones,
raised pavement,
grooved pavement
19. Security Classification (of this
report)
document is available to
the public through the
National Technical
Information Service,
Springfield, VA 22161.
20. Security Classification (of this 21. No. of Pages 22. Price
page)

55
Unclassified Unclassified

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Form DOT F 1700.7 (8-72) Reproduction of completed page authorized

Advanced Traveler Information Systems | Driver and Human Performance

Driver Information Systems | Intelligent Vehicle/In-Vehicle
ITS Capabilities | Older Drivers | Pedestrian/Bicyclist Safety
Roadway & Roadside Safety | Safety Management | Traffic Management Systems | Work Zones

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