This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices in controlling
and protecting pedestrian traffic in work zones. The information presented here
is based on a review of research reports and work zone manuals of a selection
of state and city highway agencies, discussions with highway officials, and
field observation of projects involving road work and building construction
and maintenance. The report presents an assessment of the state-of-the-practice
and makes recommendations for future revisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.
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1. Report No.
FHWA-TS-89-035
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Government Accession No. |
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Recipient's Catalog No. |
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4. Title and Subtitle
Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Work Zone Pedestrian Protection
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5. Report Date
July 1989
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6. Performing Organization
Code
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7. Author(s)
Errol C. Noel, Ziad A. Sabra, Conrad L. Dudek
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8. Performing Organization
No.
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9. Performing Organization
Name and Address
Contractor: Daniel Consultants, Inc.
Columbia,
Maryland
Subcontractor: Dudek & Assoc.,
Bryan,
Texas
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10. Work Unit No.
(TRAIS)
NCP 3A9a 0073
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11. Contract or Grant
No.
DTFH61-88-X-00007
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12. Sponsoring Agency
Name and Address
Federal Highway Administration
Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, Virginia 22101-2296
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13. Type of Report
and Period Covered
Final Report
May 1988 - May 1989
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14. Sponsoring Agency
Code
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15. Supplementary
Notes
FHWA Contract Manager: Guenther Lerch, HRT-20
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16. Abstract
This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices
in controlling and protecting pedestrian traffic in work zones. The
information presented here is based on a review of research reports
and work zone manuals of a selection of state and city highway agencies,
discussions with highway officials, and field observation of projects
involving road work and building construction and maintenance. The report
presents an assessment of the state-of-the-practice and makes recommendations
for future revisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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17. Key Words
pedestrian safety, work zones, pedestrian protection, worker protection
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18. Distribution
Statement
No restrictions. This document is available to the public through the
National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.
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19. Security Classification
(of this report)
Unclassified
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20.
Security Classification (of this page)
Unclassified
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21. No. of Pages
57
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22. Price |
