The Shelf
Reports
Methods and Procedures to Reduce Motorist Delays in European Work Zones. International Technology Exchange Program, October 2000
A U.S. scanning team observed European Highway agencies and how they manage traffic flow through temporary work zones. The report includes the scanning team's recommendations for improving methods in the United States.
Selecting a Preventive Maintenance Treatment for Flexible Pavements. USDOT and FHWA, August 2000
This report is a continuation of research and efforts to promote the principles of pavement preservation by the Foundation for Pavement Preservation. It addresses flexible pavement preventive maintenance, candidate pavements, available treatments, where and when they should be used, cost-effectiveness, factors for selecting treatment strategy, and the methodology for determining the most effective treatment.
Prediction of the Expected Safety Performance of Rural Two-Lane Highways. USDOT and FHWA, December 2000
This report presents an algorithm for predicting the safety performance of a rural two-lane highway. The accident prediction algorithm consists of base models and accident modification factors for both roadway segments and at-grade intersections on rural two-lane highways.
CD-ROMs
Pavement Preservation—State of the Practice July 2000. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Lead Team for Pavement Preservation, the Foundation for Pavement Preservation, and the Federal Highway Administration
This CD-ROM contains necessary information to initiate a pavement preservation program.
Moving Safely Across America—The Interactive Highway Safety Experience. USDOT and FHWA
For use in driver education programs, public safety campaigns, and state safety initiatives, this CD-ROM intends to improve the level of highway safety knowledge for the average driver.
Appropriate Use of Waste and Recycled Materials in the Transportation Industry—An Information Database. National Cooperative Highway Research Program, June 2000
This CD-ROM provides the user with general and detailed engineering and environmental information on waste and recycled materials.
Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Resource Set. USDOT and FHWA
With the intent to heighten awareness about pedestrian/bicycle safety, this CD-ROM provides information on pedestrian/bicycle safety guidelines, countermeasures, outreach tools, crash types, technology, and more.
Safer Journey—Interactive Pedestrian Safety Awareness Experience. USDOT and FHWA
Using a virtual journey, a quiz, and a library, this CD-ROM provides information to improve the level of pedestrian knowledge for road users and safety practitioners.
Videos
Paving Site Work Practices for Quality—It's Up to You! NAPA Paving Practices for Quality Series
With truck guide, paver, and roller operations highlighted, this training video covers the responsibilities of laborers on a hot-mix asphalt site.