The American Traffic Safety Services Association is accepting applications from state departments of transportation to host the main event for the 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), … [Read more...] about ATSSA Seeks Nat’l Work Zone Awareness Week Hosts
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TRB: More Needed for Highway Work Zone Safety
This article highlights a recent blog post by the Transportation Research Board re-emphasizing the need for extensive research, planning, and technological advancements to enhance the safety of … [Read more...] about TRB: More Needed for Highway Work Zone Safety
FHWA Issues Final Retro-Reflectivity Pavement Rule
Federal Highway Administration issued a final rule aimed at improving safety for all road users by ensuring pavement markings are more visible in dark or low light conditions. Under the final rule, … [Read more...] about FHWA Issues Final Retro-Reflectivity Pavement Rule
Florida DOT Starts Lane Closure Notification Pilot Test
The Florida Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Florida Transportation Builders Association, recently activated a pilot program to test a new Lane Closure Notification System (LCNS). … [Read more...] about Florida DOT Starts Lane Closure Notification Pilot Test
Ohio DOT Testing ‘Smart’ Work Zone Safety Systems
The Ohio Department of Transportation is in the process of testing several different technologies, such as queue detection systems and variable speed limit signs, designed to improve work zone safety … [Read more...] about Ohio DOT Testing ‘Smart’ Work Zone Safety Systems
Caltrans Expands Support for ‘Back 2 Work’ Program
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) partnered to expand BCOE’s “Back 2 Work” program. Back 2 Work crews support Caltrans with litter … [Read more...] about Caltrans Expands Support for ‘Back 2 Work’ Program