This video discusses various strategies MoDOT used to raise work zone awareness and safety. … [Read more...] about MoDOT’s Work Zone Awareness Strategies 2021
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Automated Flagger Assistant Device
A team from MoDOT KC Maintenance designed this future tool to help save lives. … [Read more...] about Automated Flagger Assistant Device
MoDOT Concerned Over Alarming Rise in Work Zone and TMA Crashes
Missouri Department of Transportation is dealing with a surge in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes due to the global pandemic. The agency has already had 39 truck/trailer-mounted … [Read more...] about MoDOT Concerned Over Alarming Rise in Work Zone and TMA Crashes
Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
Can virtual reality tools be used to train engineers that inspect work zones? In this report, we share the findings of a research project that developed an interactive and immersive training platform … [Read more...] about Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
‘Lyndon’s Law’ Signed by Gov. Parson
House Bill 499, also known as “Lyndon’s Law,” was signed by Gov. Mike Parson. It authorizes the Missouri Department of Revenue to revoke the driver’s license of anyone who hits a highway or utility … [Read more...] about ‘Lyndon’s Law’ Signed by Gov. Parson
Evaluation of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices
Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to improve worker safety by replacing flaggers who are typically located near traffic approaching a work zone. In this study, a new AFAD … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices