Work Zone Strategies

This course discusses design strategies available to work zone designers. It focuses on strategies specifically aimed at improving work zone safety and mobility, such as work zone full closures, intelligent transportation systems applications, variable speed limits, impact analysis, and enforcement. The FHWA Work Zone Safety and Mobility Final Rule is also discussed. This course is intended for engineers and anyone responsible for planning and designing a traffic control plan.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss various strategies available to work zone designers;
• Provide guidance to help in selecting work zone strategies; and
• Discuss strategies that can be incorporated into Transportation Management Plans.