Work zones create one of the most challenging environments for drivers. Implementing work zones on freeways creates many issues, especially regarding mobility. Decisions made regarding work zones … [Read more...] about Revised Process for Work Zone Decision Making Based on Quantitative Performance Measures
Strategy Implementation by State Transportation Agencies to Maintain Work Zone Mobility and Safety
Mitigation strategies for work zone congestion are used by transportation agencies to manage or reduce congestion through a work zone as part of the project’s transportation management plan. The … [Read more...] about Strategy Implementation by State Transportation Agencies to Maintain Work Zone Mobility and Safety
Effectiveness of Speed Control Measures on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Projects: Some New Evidence
Nighttime work-zone safety has become a concern among state transportation agencies due to an increasing number of work-zone fatalities and the high percentage of roadwork performed at night. Speed … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Speed Control Measures on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Projects: Some New Evidence
State Worker-Safety Efforts Scrutinized
The Labor Department said it would step up oversight of state workplace-safety programs, following a report from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration critical of Nevada Occupational … [Read more...] about State Worker-Safety Efforts Scrutinized
Work Zone Safety and Mobility Issues: A Case Study on Dan Ryan Reconstruction Project
Due to the significance of the Dan Ryan reconstruction project with a total cost close to $1 billion and its proximity to downtown Chicago and the densely populated suburbs; IDOT has taken some extra … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety and Mobility Issues: A Case Study on Dan Ryan Reconstruction Project
November and December ARTBA Safety Academies Offer Industry Executives and Managers Key Safety Training and Certifications
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)’s “Transportation Builder Institute” (TBI) provides a unique Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Accreditation … [Read more...] about November and December ARTBA Safety Academies Offer Industry Executives and Managers Key Safety Training and Certifications