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.
| 1. Report No. FHWA–TS–89–036 |
2. Government Accession No. |
3. Recipient's Catalog No. |
| 4. Title and Subtitle
Work Zone Traffic Management Synthesis: Use of Rumble Strips in Work Zones
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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 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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| 17. Key Words
rumble strips, audible delineators, audible stimuli, work zones, raised pavement, grooved pavement
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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 57 |
22. Price |
