The article reports a sharp rise in work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, with 33 deaths recorded in 2023—an increase of 106% from the previous year, according to Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz. The … [Read more...] about Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
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NY Transportation Officials Push Highway Worker Safety Measures
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez visited Plattsburgh to advocate for enhanced roadway safety measures included in the governor’s budget, with a focus on … [Read more...] about NY Transportation Officials Push Highway Worker Safety Measures
High-Tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Clean up From Big Storms
The article examines how U.S. cities, led by Syracuse, New York, are modernizing snow removal operations through the use of GPS tracking, video monitoring, and artificial intelligence. These … [Read more...] about High-Tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Clean up From Big Storms
Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
This article reports on the first-year results of Washington State’s Work Zone Speed Camera Program, launched in April 2025 to improve safety in active construction, maintenance, and emergency work … [Read more...] about Washington State to Impose Fines in Work Zones Starting July as Speed Camera Program Expands
‘Not Only With Tears, but With Action’: MaineDOT Honors Two Workers Killed on Duty
The article recounts a solemn memorial held in Augusta, Maine, honoring two Maine Department of Transportation workers, James “Jimmy” Brown and Dwayne Campbell, who were killed in a January highway … [Read more...] about ‘Not Only With Tears, but With Action’: MaineDOT Honors Two Workers Killed on Duty
INDOT Introduces New Guardian Angel Safety Lights to Enhance Worker Visibility
The Indiana Department of Transportation has launched a pilot program introducing guardian angel safety lights to enhance worker visibility in work zones. These wearable devices feature flashing green … [Read more...] about INDOT Introduces New Guardian Angel Safety Lights to Enhance Worker Visibility