The work zones on the United States highway system have created an inevitable disruption on regular traffic flows and resulted in traffic safety problems. Understanding the characteristics and major … [Read more...] about Determining the Major Causes of Highway Work Zone Accidents in Kansas (Phase 2): Final Report
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Highway Work Zones to be Targeted Again for Increased Enforcement; Statistics Released from 1997 Enforcement Effort
The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway patrol will cooperate again this year to make highway work zones safer for workers and motorists. KHP troopers will target designated … [Read more...] about Kansas Highway Work Zones to be Targeted Again for Increased Enforcement; Statistics Released from 1997 Enforcement Effort
National Work Zone Awareness Week Stresses Ongoing Need for Safety on Roadways
The Kansas Department of Transportation, the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the Federal Highway Administration, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials … [Read more...] about National Work Zone Awareness Week Stresses Ongoing Need for Safety on Roadways
In an Instant… Work Zone Accidents Cause Injuries, Death
In just an instant, an accident can occur in a highway work zone causing property damage, injuries and sometimes death. Kansas highway workers know this to be all too true. Larry Rohr, KDOT … [Read more...] about In an Instant… Work Zone Accidents Cause Injuries, Death
Saving Lives is Top Priority for National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Kansas Department of Transportation, The American Traffic Safety Services Association, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation … [Read more...] about Saving Lives is Top Priority for National Work Zone Awareness Week
Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones
The proximity of traffic and workers in highway work zones demand that safety be a high priority. The issue of traffic speeds in highway work zones has long been an issue receiving much attention. … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Data from Test Application of Optical Speed Bars to Highway Work Zones