PEDS, an advocacy group that provides technical expertise, outreach, and training to help make streets safe and inviting places to walk, held a demonstration of an accessible work zone on October … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Safety Group Demonstrates Accessible Sidewalk Work Zone in Atlanta
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Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones Webinar
The Federal Highway Administration’s Work Zone Management Team conducted a webinar on September 5, 2018 to share information on resources developed under the Work Zone Safety Grant Program on … [Read more...] about Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones Webinar
New Jersey Store Owner Writes Snarky Sign in Response to Ongoing Road Construction
An ongoing road construction in Toms River, New Jersey has affected businesses in the area. A frustrated store owner has the message “LONGEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EVER!!! 12,000,000 FOR THIS??” … [Read more...] about New Jersey Store Owner Writes Snarky Sign in Response to Ongoing Road Construction
Designing Temporary Traffic Control Zones for Pedestrian Accessibility – Grant Course
This instructor-led course intended to make participants aware of the pedestrian accessibility requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and their applicability to highway work zones. … [Read more...] about Designing Temporary Traffic Control Zones for Pedestrian Accessibility – Grant Course
Pedestrian Accommodation in Work Zones: A Field Guide
This guide identifies common issues adversely affecting pedestrians that field personnel should be regularly checking for and correcting when working on or near sidewalks or walking paths. These … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Accommodation in Work Zones: A Field Guide
VDOT Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance
This guide provides practitioners with information for temporary traffic control to assistance pedestrians, bicyclists and persons with disabilities a recommended route for the safe and effective … [Read more...] about VDOT Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance