Each year, billions of dollars are spent by public agencies, utilities, and private developers for projects that affect pedestrian safety and mobility during construction. A systematic literature … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Accommodations in Work Zones: Systematic Literature Review and Research Needs
Iowa Department of Transportation
When Luck Runs Out – Professional Flagging Techniques
This video displays professional flagging techniques. It satisfies part of Iowa DOT flagger training requirements. … [Read more...] about When Luck Runs Out – Professional Flagging Techniques
First Work Zone Awards Honor Traffic Control Partners
Iowa’s industry partners included a work zone award in their annual awards ceremonies for the first time this year. The awards are project-oriented to recognize excellence in work zone design and … [Read more...] about First Work Zone Awards Honor Traffic Control Partners
Iowa DOT – Open for Business
Iowa DOT’s workforce remains committed to supporting the movement of people and goods throughout Iowa so that people can play their role to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. With many people staying … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT – Open for Business
Iowa Work Zones are Getting Smarter
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) tools including traffic sensors and cameras are deployed in 28 state highway work zones in Iowa. Those tools sent data on traffic speed, queue length, and … [Read more...] about Iowa Work Zones are Getting Smarter
Effects of Road Construction Intensity and Operations on Rural Freeway Work Zone Capacity
Capacity is affected by construction type and its intensity on adjacent open traffic lanes. The effect on capacity is a function of vehicles moving in and out of the closed lanes of the work zone, and … [Read more...] about Effects of Road Construction Intensity and Operations on Rural Freeway Work Zone Capacity