FOX 8's investigative team, along with traffic reporter Patty Harken, has exposed hazardous road conditions resulting from a construction project initiated by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer … [Read more...] about Construction Causing Confusion, Leading Some Drivers to Break Traffic Laws
News and Other Non-research Articles
New Work Zone Safety Recommendations Released in Wake of Deadly Crash on Baltimore Beltway
In response to the tragic crash on the Baltimore Beltway that claimed the lives of six construction workers, Maryland officials, led by Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, have … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Recommendations Released in Wake of Deadly Crash on Baltimore Beltway
Minnesota Department of Transportation to Send Emergency Road Closure Alerts to Cellphones
In response to the challenges posed by severe weather conditions and emergencies, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is implementing Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to notify motorists … [Read more...] about Minnesota Department of Transportation to Send Emergency Road Closure Alerts to Cellphones
In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic
In response to a surge in traffic accidents during the pandemic, local governments across Virginia are implementing speed camera enforcement programs in school and work zones. While designed to … [Read more...] about In Virginia, Local Govts Increasingly Eye Speed Cameras to Slow School and Work Zone Traffic
Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
This article explores the integration of robot mowers into the landscape maintenance operations of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), focusing on their deployment in District 6. … [Read more...] about Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
LHSFNA Pushes to Improve PPE Fit for All Workers
The article emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring proper fit for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. It highlights recent proposals by the Department of Labor to … [Read more...] about LHSFNA Pushes to Improve PPE Fit for All Workers