Improving traffic incident management is one means to help reduce congestion, as traffic incidents account for approximately 25 percent of total congestion on U.S. highways. Between July and September … [Read more...] about Traffic Incident Management Quick Clearance Guidance and Implications
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A Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits
This report documents the findings of a questionnaire survey conducted in mid-July 2007 to collect pertinent information to help the research team prepare and refine strategies and methodologies for … [Read more...] about A Report on Questionnaire Survey on Highway Work Zone Safety Audits
Safe Practices for Law Enforcement Personnel Operating in Highway Work Zones
This guideline highlights safe practices for law enforcement personnel operating in work zones. It lists and compares common practices, such as presence versus enforcement, and also includes … [Read more...] about Safe Practices for Law Enforcement Personnel Operating in Highway Work Zones
New Technology Helps Ease Traffic During Waterbury Construction
The first part of the Waterbury construction project, an 11 million dollar rehabilitation of three bridges on Interstate 89 in Waterbury, was completed one week ahead of schedule. Official say smart … [Read more...] about New Technology Helps Ease Traffic During Waterbury Construction
Improving the Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones: 2014 Summary Report
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) conducted a review of their “Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones.” The review meetings provided an opportunity for districts to feed … [Read more...] about Improving the Process for Providing Mobility and Safety in Work Zones: 2014 Summary Report
Best Practice Engineering Control Guidelines to Control Worker Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica During Asphalt Pavement Milling
This document represents more than ten years of collaborative research among labor, industry and government where they found asphalt milling machines with well-designed dust controls can reduce worker … [Read more...] about Best Practice Engineering Control Guidelines to Control Worker Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica During Asphalt Pavement Milling