The Florida Department of Transportation’s 2025 SWIFTT Challenge, held in Orlando alongside an Associated Contractors of America Florida event, showcased emerging technologies designed to improve … [Read more...] about FDOT’s 2025 SWIFTT Challenge Highlights Connected and Digital Technologies for Work Zone Safety
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California Implements Speed Cameras in Highway Work Zones to Boost Safety
Assembly Bill 289, authored by Matt Haney, has taken effect in California, authorizing the use of automated speed cameras in highway work zones to improve safety for motorists and approximately 80,000 … [Read more...] about California Implements Speed Cameras in Highway Work Zones to Boost Safety
Colorado Will Deploy More Speed Enforcement Cameras in 2026, as Pilot Program Shows 80% Decline in Speeding, CDOT Says
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reports that its new automated Speed Enforcement Program has reduced speeding by nearly 80% along a pilot corridor on Colorado Highway 119 in Boulder … [Read more...] about Colorado Will Deploy More Speed Enforcement Cameras in 2026, as Pilot Program Shows 80% Decline in Speeding, CDOT Says
Work Zone Cameras Can Now Detect Drivers Using Cell Phones, ARDOT Says
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the deployment of enhanced work zone camera technology capable of detecting drivers using handheld devices, such as cell phones, in work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Cameras Can Now Detect Drivers Using Cell Phones, ARDOT Says
Connecticut Salutes First CTDOT Maintainer Apprentices
Several Connecticut agencies have partnered with the Connecticut Employees Union Independent (CEUI) to launch the state’s first registered apprenticeship program leading directly to transportation … [Read more...] about Connecticut Salutes First CTDOT Maintainer Apprentices
New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes
Connecticut has introduced a mandatory work zone safety course for new drivers in response to a rise in fatal incidents in highway work zones. The free online course, required for all learner’s permit … [Read more...] about New ‘Zone’ Rule Means Millions of Americans Now Forced to Take Extra Driving License Test After Spike in Deadly Crashes