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Overheight vehicle detection systems on I-10 in Houston reduced bridge hits by 66 percent.

FINDINGSThe average number of alerts raised was 64 per day on I-10 West and 27 per day on I-10 East. Evaluations carried out in 2015 and 2016 showed increases in trucks using the advised alternative…

05/08/2019

Taxonomy: Overheight / Overwidth Warning

Overheight vehicle detection systems on I-10 in Houston contributed to 20 fewer bridge hits per year, saving TxDOT more than $2 million in annual bridge repair costs.

FINDINGSTxDOT managers indicated the cost of repairing a bridge after an OHV hit ranges from $100,000 to $300,000. With an estimated 20 fewer bridge hits per year, TxDOT and taxpayers will realize…

05/08/2019

Taxonomy: Overheight / Overwidth Warning

Most professional truck drivers interviewed in Ohio and California expressed favorable views of on-board connected vehicle safety applications installed on Class 8 commercial vehicles.

METHODOLOGYIn the summer of 2012 driver acceptance clinics were conducted in California and Ohio to introduce the system to 112 professional truck drivers who were previously unfamiliar with the…

11/04/2016

Taxonomy: Forward Collision Warning, Lane Change Assist, Stop Sign Assist, Overheight / Overwidth Warning

A nationwide survey evaluating overheight/oversize warning systems found that eight states that deployed active infrared light or laser activated warning systems had fewer overheight load strikes on infrastructure components.

This research attempts to synthesize existing data and previous research to develop a comprehensive examination of the state-of-the-practice for oversized vehicle warning devices. The lack of…

11/07/2008

Taxonomy: Overheight / Overwidth Warning

At a tunnel in Pennsylvania, an overheight/overwidth warning system improved safety; occasional crashes demonstrate value of system and importance of maintenance.

Overheight/Overwidth Warning SystemsInstallation of overheight/overwidth warning systems enhance truck safety; however, driver perception and compliance with height-restriction warning systems should…

04/25/2008

Taxonomy: Overheight / Overwidth Warning

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Overheight vehicle detection systems on I-10 in Houston reduced bridge hits by 66 percent.

Overheight vehicle detection systems on I-10 in Houston contributed to 20 fewer bridge hits per year, saving TxDOT more than $2 million in annual bridge repair costs.

Most professional truck drivers interviewed in Ohio and California expressed favorable views of on-board connected vehicle safety applications installed on Class 8 commercial vehicles.

A nationwide survey evaluating overheight/oversize warning systems found that eight states that deployed active infrared light or laser activated warning systems had fewer overheight load strikes on infrastructure components.

At a tunnel in Pennsylvania, an overheight/overwidth warning system improved safety; occasional crashes demonstrate value of system and importance of maintenance.

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Overheight vehicle detection systems on I-10 in Houston reduced bridge hits by 66 percent.

Overheight vehicle detection systems on I-10 in Houston contributed to 20 fewer bridge hits per year, saving TxDOT more than $2 million in annual bridge repair costs.

Most professional truck drivers interviewed in Ohio and California expressed favorable views of on-board connected vehicle safety applications installed on Class 8 commercial vehicles.

A nationwide survey evaluating overheight/oversize warning systems found that eight states that deployed active infrared light or laser activated warning systems had fewer overheight load strikes on infrastructure components.

At a tunnel in Pennsylvania, an overheight/overwidth warning system improved safety; occasional crashes demonstrate value of system and importance of maintenance.

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