Work zone crashes are a significant problem in the United States, and speed is often cited as a contributing factor. Research has shown that drivers believe their driving behavior is safe and speed is … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Management
Engineers/Technical Staff
A Guide to Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Near Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections
The objective of this document is to assist transportation engineers and traffic control professionals in improving their knowledge on safety and operations of work zones in the immediate vicinity of … [Read more...] about A Guide to Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Near Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections
Work Near Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections
Intersections traditionally represent an area of safety concern given conflicting movements that increase the frequency and severity of traffic crashes as compared to other road locations. This issue … [Read more...] about Work Near Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections
Disasters Near Work Zones
When a closure due to road or bridge construction coincides with an adverse event such as a severe storm, earthquake, or forest fire, difficulties in minimizing traffic delays, reducing the risk of … [Read more...] about Disasters Near Work Zones
Updated Effective Practices: Increasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Prácticas efectivas actualizadas: aumento de la visibilidad de los trabajadores viales a través de la vestimenta de seguridad adecuada
This poster illustrates apparel that can and can not be used and provides helpful hints on situations when it is appropriate to use specific apparel through the use of sample pictures and easy to read … [Read more...] about Updated Effective Practices: Increasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel / Prácticas efectivas actualizadas: aumento de la visibilidad de los trabajadores viales a través de la vestimenta de seguridad adecuada
Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Work Zone Safety
This document provides an overview of various decision-support tools that have been developed to aid transportation professionals in planning and evaluation activities related to work zone safety. … [Read more...] about Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Work Zone Safety