US State: Arkansas

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Mumble Strip and Stripe Research and Evaluation

Arkansas
ARDOT evaluated mumble strips as a variation of rumble strips that reduce noise pollution while maintaining driver safety. They found comparable safety effectiveness with less environmental impact.
ARDOT newsletter article, pg. 5

Innovative Countermeasures to Deter Wrong-Way Driving (TRC 2105)

Arkansas
TAPCO Wrong-Way Driving Detection Systems pilot project detected and corrected wrong-way drivers, showing promising results for further implementation.
TRC Presentation 2023 (See “Resilient Infrastructure”)Local News ArticleLocal News VideoAASHTO Case Study

High Friction Surface Treatment to Mitigate Wet Pavement Crashes

Arkansas
High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) reduced wet pavement crashes by 83% for fatalities and serious injuries and 68% for all crash types.
ADOT Safety CountermeasuresResearch Problem StatementAASHTO Case Study

Work Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras

Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) uses speed safety cameras in work zones in partnership with law enforcement
Press ReleaseARDOT Slow Down, Phone DownAASHTO Article
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