A number of studies show that fluorescent yellow-green is the preferred vest color for roadway visibility. Fluorescent orange-red is also an adequate safety garment color, according to this same … [Read more...] about Yellow-Green Vests More Visible in Work Zones
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Transportation Information Center
Halogen Stop/Slow Paddle Outshines the Rest
Dave Morena, Safety & Traffic Operations Engineer, Michigan FHWA Division office field tested five different flashing Stop/Slow paddles for a group of federal, state, and local highway safety … [Read more...] about Halogen Stop/Slow Paddle Outshines the Rest
On-Site Work Zone Training Gets Everybody on Board
The slower pace of October and November, before snow flies, is a great time to invite the T.I.C. to your place for a day-long Work Zone Training session. For off-site training, usually only … [Read more...] about On-Site Work Zone Training Gets Everybody on Board
Three Tips for Better Work Zones
Three basic steps will improve work zone traffic control programs. 1) Use only approved devices; 2) Use approved devices in an approved way; and 3) Inspect, maintain, and modify when needed. … [Read more...] about Three Tips for Better Work Zones
Work Zone and Flagger Safety
Learn about safe flagging operations and applications for urban and rural situations and for low-speed and high-speed roadways. Group exercises will give you an opportunity to try out what you learn … [Read more...] about Work Zone and Flagger Safety