Connected Work Zone (CWZ) 101 Training: Introduction to the Connected Work Zone Standard

This training is the first module in a two-part series on Connected Work Zones (CWZ) which has been developed based on the Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) specification. This 90-minute session introduces the 2024 Connected Work Zones Implementation Guide and Standard v1.0.0, with a focus on the fundamentals of work zone event data and connected device integration.

Who Should Attend
This training is designed for agencies beginning their journey into connected work zone data management and device integration, as well as those seeking a refresher on foundational concepts.

Topics Covered

• What Is Connected Work Zone Data and Why Does it Matter?
• The CWZ Data Exchange Standard (formerly WZDx):
  • CWZ Background and Objectives
  • Basic Components of the CWZ Standard
  • Overview of the CWZ Work Zone Feed
  • Overview of the CWZ Device Feed
• Real-World Examples and the WZDx Registry
• Making the Case for CWZ

Instructors
The course will be led by Steven Parker, UW-Madison Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory, and Skylar Knickerbocker, Iowa State University Institute for Transportation (ITRNS).