A new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, reveals that U.S. traffic fatalities declined for the second consecutive year in 2023, following a surge during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about TRIP: Traffic Fatalities Down for Second Straight Year
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Podcast: Mississippi DOT’s State Maintenance Engineer
Heath Patterson, state maintenance engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, discussed the origin and purpose of the State Equipment Operators Roadeo on MDOT's "Extra Mile" podcast. … [Read more...] about Podcast: Mississippi DOT’s State Maintenance Engineer
TxDOT Turns Two Trucks Into Key Messaging Tools
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) creatively promoted work zone safety and anti-littering initiatives by transforming two work trucks into eye-catching parade floats for the 2024 Houston … [Read more...] about TxDOT Turns Two Trucks Into Key Messaging Tools
AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a paperback version of the 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and … [Read more...] about AASHTO Issues New MUTCD Paperback Version
Highway Contractors Say Work Zone Crashes Rising
A recent study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS reveals that 64 percent of highway contractors reported vehicle crashes in their work zones over the past year. The … [Read more...] about Highway Contractors Say Work Zone Crashes Rising
Maine DOT Deploying New Work Zone Safety System
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is implementing a new "Smart Work Zone System" to enhance safety and awareness during the 2024 construction season. This system uses portable sensors … [Read more...] about Maine DOT Deploying New Work Zone Safety System