Florida’s scenic rural highways are known for their beauty—they soon will also be known for their safety in preventing lane departure crashes. In a bold move to enhance roadway safety without sacrificing community comfort, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has implemented a new standard in road design: ground-in sinusoidal audible and vibratory treatments (AVTs). … Continue reading New Strips, New Standards: Florida’s Safer Roads Through Quieter Technology
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Imagine your workplace situated just a few feet away from oncoming traffic. This challenging situation is a daily reality for roadway construction workers, crash responders, and various transportation professionals who carry out their duties within work zones. Unfortunately, the proximity of work zones to traffic can pose severe risks, potentially leading to tragic consequences. In … Continue reading Enhanced Arterial Work Zone Safety: A Smarter Approach
When it comes to high-value transportation research in the U.S., the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proud to produce research products that are recognized by its colleagues for their contribution to the transportation community. For the second consecutive year, FDOT has won the High Value Research (HVR) award for Region 2 administered by the … Continue reading FDOT Wins High Value Research Competition
Twenty-five seconds. That’s how long it takes for a train to arrive at a railroad crossing after the bells chime. While no driver wants to be caught on the tracks at any time, after making an incorrect turn, some have found themselves stuck in just that position during those perilous seconds. “That 25 seconds is … Continue reading Making the right turn at railroad crossings
Florida Department of Transportation ranks safety as a top priority for the state, and it is listed as one of FDOT’s Vital Few focus areas. Despite the vision of having fatality-free roadways, crashes are still a reality today. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles noted an increase of total annual traffic crashes … Continue reading Smart Safety: Using Apps and Eye-Tracking Technology to Evaluate School Zone Beacon and Bicycle Detection
Francesco di Giorgio Martini sketched what is believed to be the first mechanically accurate drawing of a pile driver in his 1475 treatise Trattato di Architectura. While it is certainly more rudimentary than modern devices, the basic goal is the same: use machinery to install deep foundations for supporting structures. Over the past 545 years, … Continue reading Measuring While Drilling (MWD) Data Enlightens Engineers
Every year the conservation organization American Forests publishes its National Register of Champion Trees. The National Register was first established in 1940 and documents the largest living tree of each species in the United States. In 2020 Florida took home 92 championships, making it the state with the most Champion Trees in the county. Suffice … Continue reading A Winning Idea: FDOT Incorporates Horticulture for Better Asset Management
Corrosion is a constant concern for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Due to the aggressive environment in Florida – high humidity, high temperatures, high water tables, and high exposure to salt water – maintenance of the steel or steel-reinforced concrete parts of bridges can become very expensive. An FDOT study of 54 bridge projects … Continue reading Halls River Bridge Replacement Project Showcases New Technologies
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