This report synthesizes practices of state DOTs for reporting and documenting vehicle intrusions into construction work zones. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Intrusion Reporting: A Survey of State Practices
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Improving the Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones: 2014 Summary Report
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a review of their “Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones.” The review meetings provided an opportunity for districts to feed … [Read more...] about Improving the Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones: 2014 Summary Report
Implementation of Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) for Minnesota Department of Transportation Flagger Operations
Flagging operations are a critical part of construction and maintenance activities on our highways. Flagging personnel are trained to effectively and safely communicate the location of construction or … [Read more...] about Implementation of Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs) for Minnesota Department of Transportation Flagger Operations
MnDOT Reminds Motorists of Work Zone Safety After Two Crashes Near Rochester
Two Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) vehicles have been struck by motorists in one week. One crash occurred on Aug. 4 and the other, on Aug. 11. MnDOT offers safety recommendations for … [Read more...] about MnDOT Reminds Motorists of Work Zone Safety After Two Crashes Near Rochester
New Work Zone Safety Laws Begin Aug. 1
According to a new law passed at the 2014 state legislative session, beginning Aug. 1, motorists will be fined $300 for speeding through a work zone. Motorists who do not obey work zone flaggers’ … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Laws Begin Aug. 1
State Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign
A statewide safety campaign asking motorists to hang up their phones and pay attention in work zones begins June 9 and will continue through the construction season. The campaign is part of the … [Read more...] about State Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign