This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices in the selection and application of arrow panels 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 a selection of highway construction projects. The report presents an assessment of the state-of-the-practice and makes recommendations for further research and specification inclusions in the future revisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
| 1. Report No. FHWA–TS–89–034 |
2. Government Accession No. |
3. Recipient's Catalog No. |
| 4. Title and Subtitle
Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Selection and Application of Flashing Arrow Panels
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5. Report Date July 1989 |
| 6. Performing Organization Code |
| 7. Author(s) Errol C. Noel, Ziad A. Sabra, Conrad L. Dudek |
8. Performing Organization Report No. |
9. Performing Organization Name and Address
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Contractor: Daniel Consultants, Inc.
Columbia, Maryland
Subcontractor: Dudek & Assoc., Bryan, Texas
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10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS) NCP 3A9a 0073 |
| 11. Contract or Grant No. DTFH61–88–X–00007 |
| 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 |
| 16. Abstract
This report is a synthesis of research findings and current practices in the selection and application of arrow panels 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 a selection of highway construction projects. The report presents an assessment of the state–of–the–
practice and makes recommendations for further research and specification inclusions in the future revisions of the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
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| 17. Key Words
flashing arrow panels, mini-panels, work zones, arrow boards
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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 |
20. Security Classification (of this page) Unclassified |
21. No. of Pages 76 |
22. Price |
