Effectiveness of an Experimental Stop/Slow Signal Flag in Work Zones

摘要

FHWA has established the STOP/SLOW paddle as the primary hand-signaling device inwork zones. Although their clear messages provide motorists with positive guidance, they are cumbersome to use. Flags are much easier to handle, but are generally used only in spot locations because they do not provide such guidance. Highway Maintenance employees in NYSDOT's Region 9 have developed a hand-held flag displaying STOP and SLOW legends, combining the maneuverability of flags with the positive, guidance of paddles. NYSDOT received FHWA permission to evaluate the flag's effectiveness, and comparative field tests indicated that