University of Wisconsin-Madison

Breakaway Sign Support Program

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 12 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A presentation of the hardware used and installation of breakaway sign supports used on large signs in New Jersey. It also demonstrates the results of a collision with the sign.

Concrete Bridge Railings, The Modified Thrie Beam Guardrails, Cable Guardrails

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 35 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Three videos in one, relating to bridge and guardrail testing and use:
Concrete Bridge Railings (14 min.) presents crash testing details for three types of concrete bridge railings;
The Modified Thrie Beam Guardrail (9 min.) demonstrates the need for thrie beam guardrail to protect trucks and buses;
Cable Guardrails (12 min.) shows the benefits and use of cable guardrail systems.

Crash Cushions

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 37 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Describes the construction and maintenance of different types of energy attenuating devices to minimize injury and property damage.

Guardrail Installation and Repair

Northwest Technology Transfer Center and Alaska Technology Transfer Program: 20 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A detailed presentation on proper installation and maintenance of guardrails. It stresses the importance of proper fastenings, critical dimension and end treatments.

Guidelines for the Selection of W-Beam Barrier Terminals

Federal Highway Administration (FWA): 13 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Language(s): English
Format: CD 
This digital video shows the challenge of constructing a safe W-Beam guard rail. Actual crash tests illustrate the need for proper design and site grading. Interesting video may be used for maintenance crews and supervisors.

Roadside Design Guide: American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 123 minutes
Copyright: 1996
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
The video shows crash testing of automobiles on various roadside obstacles. It has remedies for existing obstacles such as untreated culvert ends, severe side and back slopes, mailboxes, and guardrails. The video emphasizes the need for close attention to the installation of roadside safety equipment. It also points out the need for agencies to develop programs that control roadside obstacles and to develop a roadside safety program.

Standard Barriers

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 45 minutes
Copyright: 1989
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Describes the various types of barriers and how to install and maintain them.

Traffic Barriers

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 47 minutes
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
A three-part training video on guardrail.
Part one is an overview describing the types of barriers and selection based on type of hazard.
Part two shows installations of W-Beam wood and steel post guardrail. Lots of practical field details.
Part three describes types of end (terminal) treatments. This also has extensive installation details.

Traffic Signal Management, Cost Effective Street Capacity and Safety: It’s About Time

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): 13 minutes
Copyright: 2001
Language(s): English
Format: VHS 
Discusses low cost improvements to traffic signal equipment and traffic signal timing that can increase street capacity. Includes information on how to set up a program to evaluate existing signals and provides information on typical time and costs involved in implementing improvements.

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