On this week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two academics studying the effect of safety messages on driver behavior. First, Joshua Madsen, a professor of accounting … [Read more...] about Talking Michigan Transportation: New Research Yields Surprises on Traffic Safety Messages
Podcasts
Struck-By Incidents: Dodging the Impact of This Top Construction Risk
Struck-by incidents are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. It is important for employer to learn how to protect employees – and their businesses – from unexpected impact. On this … [Read more...] about Struck-By Incidents: Dodging the Impact of This Top Construction Risk
Highway to the Danger Zone: Hazards Abound Where Road Work Advances
The number of fatal crashes in America is up by about 7 percent over the past decade. But in roadway work zones, it’s up by more than 40 percent. Senior Research Engineer Jerry Ullman explores why … [Read more...] about Highway to the Danger Zone: Hazards Abound Where Road Work Advances
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: Looking Back, Looking Forward with Jeff Lindley, PE, ITE Chief Technical Officer
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has been around for nearly 100 years, and is the federal standard for regulation of all things … [Read more...] about Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: Looking Back, Looking Forward with Jeff Lindley, PE, ITE Chief Technical Officer
Podcast 12: Wake Up! Using Temporary Rumble Strips in Work Zones to Improve Driver Alertness
This podcast is an introduction to the concept of portable rumble strips and serves as a companion to the guidance document entitled “Guidance for the use of Temporary Rumble Strips in Work Zones.” … [Read more...] about Podcast 12: Wake Up! Using Temporary Rumble Strips in Work Zones to Improve Driver Alertness
Podcast 11: Work Zone Road Safety Audits: Teaming Up to Improve Safety
This podcast is an introduction to the concept of a work zone RSA and serves as a companion to the guidance document entitled “Work Zone Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists.” The focus will … [Read more...] about Podcast 11: Work Zone Road Safety Audits: Teaming Up to Improve Safety