The New York State Police issued 1,779 tickets between July and November during Operation Hardhat, a joint initiative between state police, the New York State Department of Transportation, and the New … [Read more...] about Work Zone Violations up During New York’s Operation Hardhat
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FHWA Seeks to Make MUTCD Updates
The Federal Highway Administration plans to propose 600 changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways or MUTCD via a notice of proposed amendments or NPA scheduled … [Read more...] about FHWA Seeks to Make MUTCD Updates
Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is testing whether installing orange pavement markings to delineate a highway construction zone will improve safety for roadway workers and motorists alike. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Testing Orange Striping to Improve Work Zone Safety
Ohio Work Zone Safety Effort to Include Aerial Enforcement
State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are putting more focus on work zone safety due to the increase of speeding-related incidents related in part to the low traffic volumes caused by the … [Read more...] about Ohio Work Zone Safety Effort to Include Aerial Enforcement
Missouri DOT Experiencing Surge in Work Zone Crashes
Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted … [Read more...] about Missouri DOT Experiencing Surge in Work Zone Crashes
Wyoming DOT Highlights Highway Work Zone Safety
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated an effort to re-emphasize highway work zone safety to motorists to coincide with the ramp-up of the state’s annual roadway construction … [Read more...] about Wyoming DOT Highlights Highway Work Zone Safety