The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Office of Traffic Safety have introduced Safety Sam, a new safety cone mascot aimed at raising public awareness to protect … [Read more...] about Caltrans, OTS Unveil New Student-Named Work Zone Safety Mascot Published
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Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
This article explores the integration of robot mowers into the landscape maintenance operations of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), focusing on their deployment in District 6. … [Read more...] about Robot Mowers Lighten Workload, Increase Safety
QuickMap, the Caltrans App That Gets Better and Better
Caltrans' QuickMap emerges as a pivotal tool for travelers navigating California's highways, particularly in regions prone to inclement weather and road closures. This article elucidates the … [Read more...] about QuickMap, the Caltrans App That Gets Better and Better
Work Zone Intrusion Countermeasure Identification, Assessment, and Implementation Guidelines
In this report, Texas Transportation Institute researchers documented the efforts undertaken to investigate and categorize the different types of work zone intrusion crashes that occur on California … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Countermeasure Identification, Assessment, and Implementation Guidelines
Caltrans Honors 189 Fallen Highway Workers at 30th Annual Memorial
Caltrans is honoring the lives of 189 fallen highway workers at its 30th annual memorial near the Caltrans Workers Memorial Bridge by placing 189 orange traffic cones bearing the name of every worker … [Read more...] about Caltrans Honors 189 Fallen Highway Workers at 30th Annual Memorial
Children of Caltrans Workers Implore Drivers: “Be Work Zone Alert”
Aiming to reduce deaths of workers in the line of duty, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with the California State Transportation Agency, California Highway Patrol, and … [Read more...] about Children of Caltrans Workers Implore Drivers: “Be Work Zone Alert”