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
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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
FHWA Work Zone Grant Program Product List
This list includes videos, webinars, online courses, brochures, posters, and technical documents developed by American Road and Transportation Builders Association, Iowa State University, American … [Read more...] about FHWA Work Zone Grant Program Product List
Syntheses of Research Related to the Use and Implementation of Advanced Technology to Improve Work Zone Management
Connected and automated vehicle technologies are advancing at a rapid pace. Connected vehicles (CVs) wirelessly communicate with each other and with the roadway infrastructure safely and seamlessly. … [Read more...] about Syntheses of Research Related to the Use and Implementation of Advanced Technology to Improve Work Zone Management