Texas has the highest number of fatalities in road construction zones in the country. Byungik Chang of West Texas A&M University recently submitted a research proposal to Texas Department of … [Read more...] about WT Seeks Research: Construction Site Fatalities Highest in Texas
“Mobile Speed Van” to Debut in the Springs
The Colorado Springs Police Department will start using a mobile speed van on April 5 to detect speeders in residential areas, construction zones, near parks, and school zones. From April 5 through … [Read more...] about “Mobile Speed Van” to Debut in the Springs
Best Practices in Work Zone Assessment, Data Collection, and Performance Evaluation
Current federal regulations (23 CFR 630 Subpart J) encourage states to collect and analyze both safety and mobility data to support the initiation and enhancement of agency-level processes and … [Read more...] about Best Practices in Work Zone Assessment, Data Collection, and Performance Evaluation
Barrel Bob Contest Kicks Off National Work Zone Awareness Week
Southeast District of the Missouri Department of Transportation will celebrate National Work Zone Awareness Week by holding the "Where in the District is Barrel Bob" contest. Barrell Bob, a 10-foot … [Read more...] about Barrel Bob Contest Kicks Off National Work Zone Awareness Week
DOTD Launches “A Vested Interest in Safety” Campaign
To help promote safe driving in work zones, Governor Bobby Jindal has declared April 4 through April 8 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Louisiana in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week. … [Read more...] about DOTD Launches “A Vested Interest in Safety” Campaign
Regional Success of Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic Distracted Driving Campaign Prompts Nationwide Rollout of Orange Cones. No Phones.
Transurban-Fluor, Virginia Department of Transportation, and AAA Mid-Atlantic released the Orange Cones. No Phones. National e-Toolkit, an online resource for state departments of transportation to … [Read more...] about Regional Success of Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic Distracted Driving Campaign Prompts Nationwide Rollout of Orange Cones. No Phones.