A new kind of worker joins the ranks of WSDOT construction crews: the roboflagger. The roboflagger is WSDOT's latest tool to make work zones safer for both driver and crews. Remotely controlled by a … [Read more...] about Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
ARTBA Alerts Motorists to the “Signs of Change” During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
A group of government and safety officials, transportation construction industry employees and motorists gathered on this date at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in the Nation's Capital to mark National … [Read more...] about ARTBA Alerts Motorists to the “Signs of Change” During National Work Zone Awareness Week Event
Traffic Enforcement Strategies in Work Zones
This report presents the summary of work conducted during Phase I of NCHRP Project 3-80, Traffic Enforcement Strategies for Work Zones. The objective of this project is to develop guidelines for safe … [Read more...] about Traffic Enforcement Strategies in Work Zones
FHWA Highway Construction Noise Handbook
The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a handbook with a CD-ROM that explores factors and issues that may be appropriate to consider in dealing with construction noise. The handbook is … [Read more...] about FHWA Highway Construction Noise Handbook
Return of Road Work Across America Calls for Careful Drivers: FHWA Administrator Capka Kicks Off ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week 2007’
As the warm weather of spring returns, orange signs, vests and cones are in full bloom across America's highways - requiring drivers to slow down and be more careful, said FHWA Administrator J. … [Read more...] about Return of Road Work Across America Calls for Careful Drivers: FHWA Administrator Capka Kicks Off ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week 2007’
ARTBA Makes Multi-Lingual Roadway Safety Training Program Presentation at International Transportation Conference
During the "2007 Border-to-Border Transportation Conference" which was held in McAllen, Texas, April 17-19, ARTBA Vice President of Safety & Education Brad Sant, in his presentation, shared the … [Read more...] about ARTBA Makes Multi-Lingual Roadway Safety Training Program Presentation at International Transportation Conference