On June 29, 2004, a 34-year-old Hispanic flagger (the victim) died after being run over by a partially-filled dump truck. The incident occurred in North Carolina. The victim was a member of a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Flagger Dies After Being Run Over by a Dump Truck – North Carolina
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Work Zone Lengths for a Four-Lane Road with an Alternate Route
Highway maintenance, like rehabilitation or resurfacing, on four-lane, two-way highways usually requires closing one or two lanes to set up a work zone. In this paper we evaluate several alternatives … [Read more...] about Work Zone Lengths for a Four-Lane Road with an Alternate Route
Frequency of Work Zone Accidents on Construction Projects
The overall objective of this research was to study work zone accidents in New York State, with particular attention to the occurrence and mitigation of rear-end vehicle accidents. The specific … [Read more...] about Frequency of Work Zone Accidents on Construction Projects
Work Zone Public Information and Outreach Strategies
This Guide provides tips, examples, strategies and practices to help transportation agencies plan and implement effective public information and outreach campaigns for work zones. It also provides a … [Read more...] about Work Zone Public Information and Outreach Strategies
Work Zone Mobility and Safety Self Assessment: 2005 National Report
The Work Zone Mobility and Safety Self Assessment (WZSA) tool consists of a set of questions designed to assist those with work zone management responsibilities in assessing their programs, … [Read more...] about Work Zone Mobility and Safety Self Assessment: 2005 National Report