This article describes UDOT’s practice in using a moveable barrier system to separate workers and motorists in work zones to overcome safety problems. How the moveable barrier system works and its … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Moveable Barriers in Construction Work Zones
Work Zone Safety Education Program
This article introduces NJ LTAP‘s Work Zone Safety Education Program, its history, activities, and accomplishments. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Education Program
AHTD Announces RED-Zones Campaign: Alternate Routes Suggested
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department has announced the “Know the RED-Zones” campaign to highlight areas with significantly reduced capacity during highway construction projects in … [Read more...] about AHTD Announces RED-Zones Campaign: Alternate Routes Suggested
Work Zone Road User Costs – Concepts and Applications
On-site construction activities can result in significant mobility and safety impacts to road users. The presence of work zone can also result in inconvenience to local business and community, noise … [Read more...] about Work Zone Road User Costs – Concepts and Applications
Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Limits: An Objective and Subjective Analysis of Work Zones in Missouri
This study objectively and subjectively examined speed characteristics and driver compliance with the posted speed limit in Missouri work zones. The objective evaluation collected vehicle speeds from … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Limits: An Objective and Subjective Analysis of Work Zones in Missouri
Examining Driver Behavior in Response to Work Zone Interventions: A Driving Simulator Study
Construction zones pose a significant threat to both workers and drivers causing numerous injuries and deaths each year. Innovations in work zone safety could reduce these numbers. However, … [Read more...] about Examining Driver Behavior in Response to Work Zone Interventions: A Driving Simulator Study