HIGHWAY SAFETY DEVICES - REPORT TO THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE, 69TH SESSION, HOUSE BILL 89

Information is provided on selected safety devices that are available for use on Texas highways. These devices include the following: safety shaped concrete barriers; turndown end treatment for guardrail; retrofit approach attachment for bridge rail; crash cushion; truck mounted attenuators; breakaway sign supports; breakaway lighting supports; raising overpass structures; multiple mailbox support; culvert safety end treatment; arrowboards and changeable message signs; chevron align signs; illuminated signs; raised pavement markings; railroad- highway grade crossing traffic control devices; safety lighting; and traffic control systems. An appendix gives information on a partial listing of supplemental safety systems being examined by the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation. and Public Transportation.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Texas Transportation Institute

    Texas A&M University System, 1600 E Lamar Boulevard
    Arlington, TX  United States  76011

    Texas State Department of Highways & Public Transp

    P.O. Box 5051
    Austin, TX  United States  78763
  • Publication Date: 1985-1

Media Info

  • Features: Appendices; Photos;
  • Pagination: 43 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00450004
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: 2-10-85-482
  • Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Aug 27 2004 8:55PM