Give 'em a Brake is a work zone safety awareness coalition representing union road workers, law enforcement, road builders and transportation interests dedicated to urging motorists to slow down to … [Read more...] about “Give ’em a Brake”
Michigan
Individual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems
Michigan DOT personnel, local agency personnel, and consultants are involved in the design of traffic control plans. Staff with limited traffic control design experience do not always recognize or … [Read more...] about Individual responsible for the design of traffic control plans; Involvement of consultants and associated problems
Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
Michigan does not have any lights on overhead signs. Work performed on overhead signs requires that the lane be closed. They require each employee working at a level 6 feet or more above a lower … [Read more...] about Changing light bulbs on overhead signs
Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
Michigan requires moving TMAs on pavement marking projects and stationary TMAs on bridge painting. … [Read more...] about Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) requirement
Measuring work zone performance
Michigan is in the process of developing policies in relation to the FHWA Final Rule. In examining and measuring work zone performance, one of the items the state is looking at is expanding the use of … [Read more...] about Measuring work zone performance
Solar power/LED lights allowed for arrow boards & changeable message signs
Michigan allows both solar power and LED lights for arrow boards and changeable message signs. … [Read more...] about Solar power/LED lights allowed for arrow boards & changeable message signs