In the last decade, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have increasingly been deployed in work zones by state departments of transportation. Also known as smart work zone systems they improve … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems
Iowa Department of Transportation
Traffic And Safety Manual
Originally published in 2001, many chapters have been updated since then. The Traffic and Safety Manual is intended to provide guidelines or information on how a certain activity related to traffic … [Read more...] about Traffic And Safety Manual
Iowa Work Zone Safety Guidelines for Utilities
This handbook generally represents minimum requirements for typical situations. It is not intended as a substitute for engineering judgment and may need to be altered to fit the conditions of a … [Read more...] about Iowa Work Zone Safety Guidelines for Utilities
Iowa DOT Official Testifies on Work Zone Safety
Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) research director Ian MacGillivray testified before a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., concerning work zone safety. Subcommittee hearings on … [Read more...] about Iowa DOT Official Testifies on Work Zone Safety
Road Work Zones to Have Minimal Effect on Labor Day Traffic
AMES, IOWA - Road work will have a minimal effect on traffic during the Labor Day weekend, according to Iowa Department of Transportation officials. "We realize that many motorists will be on the road … [Read more...] about Road Work Zones to Have Minimal Effect on Labor Day Traffic
DOT Kicks off 2001 Road Construction Season with Work Zone Safety Message
AMES, IOWA - Finally--after a long, long winter--road crews are putting away their snowplows and getting out the barricades and cones to mark work zones on streets and roads throughout Iowa. While … [Read more...] about DOT Kicks off 2001 Road Construction Season with Work Zone Safety Message