National Work Zone Awareness Week is scheduled for April 7—11 this year. The national kick-off event will be held in Seattle on April 8. This article highlights the key events held by state … [Read more...] about States Prepare for Work Zone Awareness Week
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National Work Zone Awareness Week Committee Seeks State Applications to Hold Kickoff Event
The National Work Zone Awareness Week Executive Committee is seeking applications from state transportation departments interested in hosting the 2014 campaign kick-off media event. The award … [Read more...] about National Work Zone Awareness Week Committee Seeks State Applications to Hold Kickoff Event
Illinois DOT Offers Highway Construction Training Program with Incentives
The Federal Highway Administration approved a $10 per hour training incentive to prime contractors who hire graduates of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Highway Construction Careers … [Read more...] about Illinois DOT Offers Highway Construction Training Program with Incentives
Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Alliance Renews Partnership
Several organizations have again signed on to work with the Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the National Institute for … [Read more...] about Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Alliance Renews Partnership
USDOT Proposes Easing Regulatory Burden on States by Eliminating Sign Deadlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it would eliminate the deadlines mandated in the last update of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices that require state and local governments … [Read more...] about USDOT Proposes Easing Regulatory Burden on States by Eliminating Sign Deadlines
Caltrans Campaign Urges Motorists to Move Over to Protect Highway Workers
In light of three Caltrans highway worker fatalities, California Department of Transportation kicked off a statewide campaign on Monday with a new "Move Over" message to educate the public on the … [Read more...] about Caltrans Campaign Urges Motorists to Move Over to Protect Highway Workers